1957 AC Ace vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, both 1957 AC Ace and 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,994 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 (215 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 495 kg more than 1957 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ace | 300 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1990 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |
