1956 AC Ace vs. 1951 Austin A 70
To start off, 1956 AC Ace is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 2,198 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 70 weights approximately 386 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 70. (157 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1951 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Ace | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 66 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 56 L |
