1958 AC Ace vs. 1994 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 36 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 3,239 cc (6 cylinders), 1994 Jaguar XJ6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (211 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 881 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, 1994 Jaguar XJ6 (301 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1994 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1994 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Ace | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3239 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 211 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 301 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 91.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1777 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5030 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2880 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 86 L |
