1953 AC Ace vs. 1972 BMW 520
To start off, 1972 BMW 520 is newer by 19 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. Both 1953 AC Ace and 1972 BMW 520 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1972 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1972 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 BMW 520 weights approximately 683 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, 1972 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 41 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1972 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1972 BMW 520 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Ace | 520 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1972 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 150 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 211 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4630 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2770 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |