1958 AC Ace vs. 1946 Bentley Mark VI
To start off, 1958 AC Ace is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Bentley Mark VI. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Bentley Mark VI would be higher. At 4,566 cc (6 cylinders), 1946 Bentley Mark VI is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Bentley Mark VI weights approximately 958 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.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1946 Bentley Mark VI | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | Ace | Mark VI |
Year Released | 1958 | 1946 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 4566 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 161 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1854 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1640 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3050 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 81 L |