1958 AC Ace vs. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 15 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 2,461 cc (8 cylinders), 1973 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (217 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 474 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.
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, 1973 Lamborghini Urraco (210 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1973 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1973 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | AC | Lamborghini |
| Model | Ace | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1370 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
