1958 AC Ace vs. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 28 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 5,338 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 296 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 930 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, 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1986 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Ace | V8 Vantage |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5338 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 370 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 510 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1820 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 113 L |
