1953 AC Ace vs. 1986 Nissan Santana

To start off, 1986 Nissan Santana 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Nissan Santana (93 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Santana should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Santana weights approximately 308 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.

Because 1953 AC Ace is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1953 AC Ace. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 Nissan Santana, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 7 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Santana. (142 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Santana.

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