1958 AC Ace vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230
To start off, 1958 AC Ace is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 would be higher. At 2,229 cc (6 cylinders), 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (53 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 weights approximately 556 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230. (139 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 230 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ace | 230 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2229 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 53 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 139 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3060 mm |
