1956 AC Ace vs. 1953 Riley Pathfinder
To start off, 1956 AC Ace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Riley Pathfinder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Riley Pathfinder would be higher. At 2,443 cc (4 cylinders), 1953 Riley Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. (109 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1953 Riley Pathfinder. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Riley Pathfinder weights approximately 641 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1953 Riley Pathfinder (182 Nm) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1953 Riley Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1953 Riley Pathfinder | |
| Make | AC | Riley |
| Model | Ace | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1953 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2443 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 182 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 120 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1535 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
