1953 AC Ace vs. 1999 Lotus M250

To start off, 1999 Lotus M250 is newer by 46 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Lotus M250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Lotus M250 (247 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Lotus M250 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Lotus M250 weights approximately 188 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, 1999 Lotus M250 (321 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1999 Lotus M250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.

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