1953 AC Ace vs. 1967 Lamborghini Miura
To start off, 1967 Lamborghini Miura 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 3,929 cc (12 cylinders), 1967 Lamborghini Miura is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (350 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 265 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Lamborghini Miura should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Lamborghini Miura weights approximately 531 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. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Lamborghini Miura (367 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1967 Lamborghini Miura will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1967 Lamborghini Miura | |
Make | AC | Lamborghini |
Model | Ace | Miura |
Year Released | 1953 | 1967 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 367 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.8:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 272 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 | 1293 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4370 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1070 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |