1953 AC Ace vs. 1971 Alfa Romeo GT
To start off, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT is newer by 18 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, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT (87 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Alfa Romeo GT should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Alfa Romeo GT weights approximately 218 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT. (140 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Alfa Romeo GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1971 Alfa Romeo GT | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ace | GT |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 87 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 67.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2160 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 46 L |
