1953 AC Ace vs. 1986 BMW 730
To start off, 1986 BMW 730 is newer by 33 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 2,986 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 BMW 730 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 BMW 730 (181 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 96 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 BMW 730 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 BMW 730 weights approximately 838 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, 1986 BMW 730 (260 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 BMW 730 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1986 BMW 730 | |
Make | AC | BMW |
Model | Ace | 730 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2986 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 181 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 260 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1600 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4920 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |