1953 AC Ace vs. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15
To start off, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is newer by 37 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 5,993 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (450 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 365 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 weights approximately 288 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, 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 (569 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1990 Jaguar XJR-15 | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Ace | XJR-15 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 450 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 569 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 307 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 1 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1110 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2870 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |
