1958 AC Ace vs. 1964 Austin Princess
To start off, 1964 Austin Princess is newer by 6 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 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1964 Austin Princess is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1964 Austin Princess. (119 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1964 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Austin Princess weights approximately 1284 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, 1964 Austin Princess (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 84 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1964 Austin Princess will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1964 Austin Princess | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Ace | Princess |
Year Released | 1958 | 1964 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 119 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |