1953 AC Ace vs. 1960 Porsche 356
To start off, 1960 Porsche 356 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Porsche 356 (115 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Porsche 356 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Porsche 356 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1953 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1960 Porsche 356 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Ace | 356 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1960 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 87.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 780 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3990 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |