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, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1963 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1963 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Rover P5 weights approximately 826 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Rover P5 (218 Nm @ 2650 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). 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 | 1971 cc | 2993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2650 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 105 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1720 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |