1953 AC Ace vs. 1979 Peugeot 505
To start off, 1979 Peugeot 505 is newer by 26 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Peugeot 505 (96 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Peugeot 505 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Peugeot 505 weights approximately 533 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, 1979 Peugeot 505 (161 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Peugeot 505 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1979 Peugeot 505 | |
Make | AC | Peugeot |
Model | Ace | 505 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 96 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 161 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 156 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1295 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 56 L |