1953 AC Ace vs. 1971 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1971 Opel Rekord 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, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1971 Opel Rekord. (59 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1971 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Opel Rekord weights approximately 264 kg more 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Opel Rekord. (105 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1971 Opel Rekord | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Ace | Rekord |
Year Released | 1953 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1492 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 105 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1026 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |