1958 AC Ace vs. 2009 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 2009 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 51 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 6,761 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (530 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 405 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2009 Bentley Brooklands (1,050 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 883 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2009 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | Ace | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6761 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 530 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 1050 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3120 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 96 L |
