1953 AC Ace vs. 1989 Venturi Coupe
To start off, 1989 Venturi Coupe 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 2,458 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Venturi Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Venturi Coupe (197 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Venturi Coupe should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Venturi Coupe weights approximately 493 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 Venturi Coupe (296 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1989 Venturi Coupe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1989 Venturi Coupe | |
| Make | AC | Venturi |
| Model | Ace | Coupe |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2458 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 296 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1255 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
