1958 AC Ace vs. 1963 Rover P5
To start off, 1963 Rover P5 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Rover P5 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Rover P5 (119 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Rover P5 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 830 kg more than 1958 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1963 Rover P5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1963 Rover P5 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Ace | P5 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 218 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
