1953 AC Ace vs. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 783 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 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 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. 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ace | 300 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 188 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 206 km/hour |
| 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 | 1545 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3080 mm |
