1953 AC Ace vs. 1995 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 1995 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 42 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1995 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 216 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1668 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, 1995 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 1995 Bentley Brooklands | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | Ace | Brooklands |
Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6750 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 301 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 600 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 2430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2970 mm |