1958 AC Ace vs. 1955 Austin A 30
To start off, 1958 AC Ace is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 30. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 30 would be higher. At 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 97 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 30. (28 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 216 kg more than 1955 Austin A 30. 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, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 30. (54 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 30.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1955 Austin A 30 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Ace | A 30 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 802 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 28 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 54 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 58 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1410 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2030 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |