1953 AC Ace vs. 1968 Lamborghini 400
To start off, 1968 Lamborghini 400 is newer by 15 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), 1968 Lamborghini 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (317 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 232 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Lamborghini 400 should accelerate faster 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, 1968 Lamborghini 400 (373 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Lamborghini 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1968 Lamborghini 400 | |
Make | AC | Lamborghini |
Model | Ace | 400 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3929 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 62 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |