1958 AC Ace vs. 1995 BMW 520
To start off, 1995 BMW 520 is newer by 37 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 1,989 cc (6 cylinders), 1995 BMW 520 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 BMW 520 (150 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 BMW 520 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 BMW 520 weights approximately 592 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, 1995 BMW 520 (190 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 BMW 520 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1995 BMW 520 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | 520 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1488 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1400 mm |
