1956 AC Ace vs. 1962 Rover P5
To start off, 1962 Rover P5 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,995 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 4 more horse power than 1962 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1962 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Rover P5 weights approximately 826 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Rover P5 (218 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1962 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace. 1962 Rover P5 has automatic transmission and 1956 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1956 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Rover P5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1962 Rover P5 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Ace | P5 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1962 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
