1958 AC Ace vs. 1980 Austin Marina
To start off, 1980 Austin Marina is newer by 22 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1980 Austin Marina. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1980 Austin Marina. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 16 kg more than 1980 Austin Marina. 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, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 64 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Austin Marina. (103 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Austin Marina.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1980 Austin Marina | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Ace | Marina |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1275 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 70.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 880 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
