1956 AC Ace vs. 1984 Rover 3500
To start off, 1984 Rover 3500 is newer by 28 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 3,532 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Rover 3500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Rover 3500 (187 HP @ 5280 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1956 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Rover 3500 should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Rover 3500 weights approximately 537 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, 1984 Rover 3500 (298 Nm) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1984 Rover 3500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace. 1984 Rover 3500 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. 1984 Rover 3500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1984 Rover 3500 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Ace | 3500 |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5280 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 298 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1431 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |
