1958 Abarth 750 vs. 1961 AC Ace
To start off, 1961 AC Ace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Ace weights approximately 278 kg more than 1958 Abarth 750. 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, 1961 AC Ace (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 123 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 750. (57 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 750 | 1961 AC Ace | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 750 | Ace |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 2553 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 57 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 82.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 79.5 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 813 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1490 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 54 L |
