1956 AC Ace vs. 1956 Hudson Metropolitan
To start off, both 1956 AC Ace and 1956 Hudson Metropolitan 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 33 more horse power than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (41 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Ace weights approximately 84 kg more than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. 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 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 91 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan. (76 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Hudson Metropolitan.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1956 Hudson Metropolitan | |
| Make | AC | Hudson |
| Model | Ace | Metropolitan |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 76 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2170 mm |
