1957 AC Ace vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Ace would be higher. At 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 247 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 926 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ace | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 113 L |
