1953 AC Ace vs. 1990 Maserati Shamal
To start off, 1990 Maserati Shamal 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 3,217 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Maserati Shamal is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1990 Maserati Shamal (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 236 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Maserati Shamal should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 558 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 Maserati Shamal (445 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1990 Maserati Shamal will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1990 Maserati Shamal | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Ace | Shamal |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 321 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 445 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
