1953 AC Ace vs. 1996 BMW 840
To start off, 1996 BMW 840 is newer by 43 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 3,982 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 BMW 840 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 840 (282 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 840 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 840 weights approximately 978 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, 1996 BMW 840 (400 Nm @ 5100 RPM) has 251 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 840 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1996 BMW 840 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | 840 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 282 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 80 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |
