1953 AC Ace vs. 1995 Lotus Esprit
To start off, 1995 Lotus Esprit 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 2,174 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Lotus Esprit is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Lotus Esprit (286 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Lotus Esprit should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Lotus Esprit weights approximately 577 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 Lotus Esprit (354 Nm @ 3900 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1995 Lotus Esprit will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1995 Lotus Esprit | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Ace | Esprit |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2174 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 286 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 354 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 265 km/hour |
| 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 | 1339 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 73 L |
