1958 AC Ace vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 10 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 2,307 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. (118 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz E. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz E weights approximately 464 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, 1968 Mercedes-Benz E (186 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1968 Mercedes-Benz E | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Ace | E |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2307 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |
