1953 AC Ace vs. 1970 Tatra T603
To start off, 1970 Tatra T603 is newer by 17 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 2,472 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Tatra T603 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Tatra T603 (104 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Tatra T603 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Tatra T603 weights approximately 708 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, 1970 Tatra T603 (170 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Tatra T603 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1970 Tatra T603 | |
| Make | AC | Tatra |
| Model | Ace | T603 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2472 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
