1958 AC Ace vs. 1947 Austin A 110
To start off, 1958 AC Ace is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1947 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1947 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 3,992 cc (6 cylinders), 1947 Austin A 110 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 1 more horse power than 1947 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1947 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1947 Austin A 110 weights approximately 1079 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, 1947 Austin A 110 (287 Nm) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1947 Austin A 110 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1947 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Ace | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1947 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 287 Nm |
| 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 | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |
