1954 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1959 Jaguar XK is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar XK (251 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 160 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar XK weights approximately 583 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca. 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, 1959 Jaguar XK (325 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 176 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1959 Jaguar XK | |
Make | AC | Jaguar |
Model | Aceca | XK |
Year Released | 1954 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3442 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 325 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 106 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 212 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1473 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |