1953 AC Ace vs. 1982 Porsche 944
To start off, 1982 Porsche 944 is newer by 29 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 2,479 cc (4 cylinders), 1982 Porsche 944 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Porsche 944 (163 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Porsche 944 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Porsche 944 weights approximately 398 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, 1982 Porsche 944 (205 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Porsche 944 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace. 1982 Porsche 944 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. 1982 Porsche 944 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1982 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Ace | 944 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2479 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.6:1 |
| 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 | 1160 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4220 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |
