1958 AC Ace vs. 1946 Allard J1
To start off, 1958 AC Ace is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Allard J1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Allard J1 would be higher. At 3,622 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Allard J1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1946 Allard J1. (85 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1946 Allard J1. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Allard J1 weights approximately 124 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
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, 1946 Allard J1 (203 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1946 Allard J1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1946 Allard J1 | |
| Make | AC | Allard |
| Model | Ace | J1 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 132 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
