1953 AC Ace vs. 2012 SSC Tuatara
To start off, 2012 SSC Tuatara 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 6,932 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 SSC Tuatara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,350 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 1265 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 SSC Tuatara should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 SSC Tuatara weights approximately 485 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, 2012 SSC Tuatara (1,042 Nm @ 6800 RPM) has 893 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 SSC Tuatara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 2012 SSC Tuatara | |
| Make | AC | SSC |
| Model | Ace | Tuatara |
| Year Released | 1953 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6932 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 1350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 1042 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 8.6:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1247 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1991 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1092 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2667 mm |
