1953 AC Ace vs. 1980 Nissan Laurel
To start off, 1980 Nissan Laurel is newer by 27 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, 1980 Nissan Laurel (97 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Nissan Laurel should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Nissan Laurel weights approximately 378 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Nissan Laurel. (148 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Nissan Laurel. 1980 Nissan Laurel 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. 1980 Nissan Laurel will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1980 Nissan Laurel | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | Laurel |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1980 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1770 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 148 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4640 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2680 mm |
