1956 AC Ace vs. 1956 Morgan Plus 4
To start off, both 1956 AC Ace and 1956 Morgan Plus 4 were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,087 cc (4 cylinders), 1956 Morgan Plus 4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (57 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Ace weights approximately 132 kg more than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. 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 15 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Morgan Plus 4. (152 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Morgan Plus 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1956 Morgan Plus 4 | |
| Make | AC | Morgan |
| Model | Ace | Plus 4 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2087 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
