1953 AC Ace vs. 1984 Peugeot 604
To start off, 1984 Peugeot 604 is newer by 31 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 2,847 cc (6 cylinders), 1984 Peugeot 604 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Peugeot 604 (153 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Peugeot 604 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Peugeot 604 weights approximately 658 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, 1984 Peugeot 604 (242 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1984 Peugeot 604 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1984 Peugeot 604 | |
| Make | AC | Peugeot |
| Model | Ace | 604 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 153 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 242 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1420 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
