1953 AC Ace vs. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 23 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 143 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo weights approximately 108 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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ace | Navajo |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 52.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
