1958 AC Ace vs. 1969 Bristol 410
To start off, 1969 Bristol 410 is newer by 11 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 5,211 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Bristol 410 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Bristol 410 (215 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 90 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Bristol 410 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Bristol 410 weights approximately 706 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, 1969 Bristol 410 (463 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 296 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1969 Bristol 410 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1969 Bristol 410 | |
| Make | AC | Bristol |
| Model | Ace | 410 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5211 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 463 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 99.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84.1 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 | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 81 L |
