1953 AC Ace vs. 1965 Simca 1300
To start off, 1965 Simca 1300 is newer by 12 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, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1965 Simca 1300. (51 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1965 Simca 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Simca 1300 weights approximately 234 kg more than 1953 AC Ace.
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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Simca 1300. (102 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Simca 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1965 Simca 1300 | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Ace | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
