1958 AC Ace vs. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage
To start off, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is newer by 29 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 5,340 cc (8 cylinders), 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (370 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 245 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage weights approximately 924 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, 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage (510 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 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 | 1987 Aston Martin V8 Vantage | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | Ace | V8 Vantage |
Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 5340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 370 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 510 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 100.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 85.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 270 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2620 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 113 L |