1958 AC Aceca vs. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,962 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (185 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 1958 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 496 kg more than 1958 AC Aceca. 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, 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 (260 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Aceca | 1987 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aceca | 300 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2962 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 185 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80.3 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
