1953 AC Ace vs. 1977 Porsche 928
To start off, 1977 Porsche 928 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 4,473 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Porsche 928 (237 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 152 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Porsche 928 weights approximately 688 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 Porsche 928 (363 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace. 1977 Porsche 928 has automatic transmission and 1953 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1953 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Porsche 928 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1977 Porsche 928 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Ace | 928 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4473 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 237 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 363 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 85 L |