1953 AC Ace vs. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is newer by 58 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (510 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 425 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport weights approximately 1828 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.
Because 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1953 AC Ace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will offer significantly more control. 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, 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport (624 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 475 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport has automatic transmission and 1953 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1953 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 2011 Land Rover Range Rover Sport | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Ace | Range Rover Sport |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 510 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 624 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 2590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4783 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1933 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1788 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2743 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 88 L |
