1958 AC Ace vs. 1996 BMW 528
To start off, 1996 BMW 528 is newer by 38 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 2,793 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 BMW 528 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 BMW 528 (201 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 BMW 528 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 BMW 528 weights approximately 799 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, 1996 BMW 528 (280 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 BMW 528 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1996 BMW 528 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | 528 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2793 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 201 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 280 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 229 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
