1953 AC Ace vs. 1967 Fiat 500
To start off, 1967 Fiat 500 is newer by 14 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 71 more horse power than 1967 Fiat 500. (14 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1967 Fiat 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC Ace weights approximately 282 kg more than 1967 Fiat 500. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 125 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Fiat 500. (24 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Fiat 500.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1967 Fiat 500 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Ace | 500 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 499 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 14 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 24 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1310 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 1850 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 22 L |