1953 AC Ace vs. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W
To start off, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is newer by 59 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 SsangYong Chairman W is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (222 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 137 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace.
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, 2012 SsangYong Chairman W (296 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W 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. 2012 SsangYong Chairman W will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC Ace | 2012 SsangYong Chairman W | |
Make | AC | SsangYong |
Model | Ace | Chairman W |
Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3199 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 222 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 296 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1495 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2970 mm |