1956 AC Ace vs. 1956 Fiat 1400
To start off, both 1956 AC Ace and 1956 Fiat 1400 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1956 Fiat 1400. (49 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1956 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 231 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1956 Fiat 1400 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Ace | 1400 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1395 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 54 L |
