1956 AC Ace vs. 1956 BMW 503
To start off, both 1956 AC Ace and 1956 BMW 503 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,168 cc (8 cylinders), 1956 BMW 503 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 BMW 503 (138 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1956 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 BMW 503 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 BMW 503 weights approximately 606 kg more than 1956 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 BMW 503 (222 Nm) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1956 BMW 503 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1956 BMW 503 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | 503 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3168 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
