1953 AC Ace vs. 1975 BMW Coupe
To start off, 1975 BMW Coupe is newer by 22 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 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 1975 BMW Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1975 BMW Coupe (170 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 BMW Coupe should accelerate faster 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, 1975 BMW Coupe (251 Nm) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm). This means 1975 BMW Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1975 BMW Coupe | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Ace | Coupe |
Year Released | 1953 | 1975 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 170 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 251 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.1:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |