1958 AC Ace vs. 2010 BMW 128
To start off, 2010 BMW 128 is newer by 52 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 3,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 BMW 128 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 BMW 128 (230 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 BMW 128 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 BMW 128 weights approximately 689 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, 2010 BMW 128 (271 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 BMW 128 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2010 BMW 128 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | 128 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 271 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4361 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1748 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1412 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2659 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 53 L |
