1953 AC Ace vs. 2010 Porsche 911
To start off, 2010 Porsche 911 is newer by 57 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Porsche 911 weights approximately 718 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, 2010 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2010 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 2010 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Ace | 911 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2010 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3600 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 390 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1480 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1808 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1311 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |