1959 AC Ace vs. 1993 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 1993 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Ace would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1993 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1542 kg more than 1959 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1993 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 433 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1993 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1993 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | Ace | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2436 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 108 L |
