1958 AC Ace vs. 1992 Porsche 965
To start off, 1992 Porsche 965 is newer by 34 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 3,297 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Porsche 965 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Porsche 965 (317 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Porsche 965 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Porsche 965 weights approximately 569 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, 1992 Porsche 965 (459 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 292 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1992 Porsche 965 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1992 Porsche 965 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Ace | 965 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3297 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 459 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1465 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
