1953 AC Ace vs. 1989 Porsche 928
To start off, 1989 Porsche 928 is newer by 36 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 4,664 cc (8 cylinders), 1989 Porsche 928 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Porsche 928 (306 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 221 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Porsche 928 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Porsche 928 weights approximately 768 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, 1989 Porsche 928 (408 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Porsche 928 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1989 Porsche 928 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Ace | 928 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4664 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 306 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 408 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 97.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 76 L |