1953 AC Ace vs. 1977 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1977 Nissan Skyline is newer by 24 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1977 Nissan Skyline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Nissan Skyline (106 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Nissan Skyline should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 428 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, 1977 Nissan Skyline (162 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Nissan Skyline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1977 Nissan Skyline | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Ace | Skyline |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1998 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 106 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 162 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4610 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |