1956 AC Aceca vs. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage
To start off, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca would be higher. At 5,341 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 Aston Martin Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (600 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 477 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Aston Martin Vantage weights approximately 1076 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1998 Aston Martin Vantage (814 Nm) has 646 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 1998 Aston Martin Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca | 1998 Aston Martin Vantage | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Aceca | Vantage |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5341 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 600 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 168 Nm | 814 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85 mm |
| Top Speed | 189 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 102 L |
