1956 AC Ace vs. 2009 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2009 Land Rover Defender is newer by 53 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2009 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2009 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1814 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm) has 193 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 2009 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 2009 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Ace | Defender |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2402 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 360 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 89.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 94.6 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2708 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2030 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 75 L |
