1953 AC Ace vs. 1971 Holden Monaro

To start off, 1971 Holden Monaro 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Holden Monaro is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Holden Monaro (271 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 186 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Holden Monaro should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Holden Monaro weights approximately 628 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, 1971 Holden Monaro (490 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1971 Holden Monaro will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace. 1971 Holden Monaro has automatic transmission and 1953 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1953 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Holden Monaro will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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