1953 AC Ace vs. 1976 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1976 Lancia Beta 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 1,999 cc (4 cylinders), 1976 Lancia Beta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Lancia Beta (118 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Lancia Beta should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Lancia Beta weights approximately 278 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 Lancia Beta (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Lancia Beta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1976 Lancia Beta | |
Make | AC | Lancia |
Model | Ace | Beta |
Year Released | 1953 | 1976 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1999 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.9:1 |
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 | 1040 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1200 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |