1953 AC Ace vs. 1997 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1997 Marcos Mantara is newer by 44 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1997 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 168 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1997 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1997 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | AC | Marcos |
| Model | Ace | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1090 mm |
