1959 AC Ace vs. 2011 Porsche 911
To start off, 2011 Porsche 911 is newer by 52 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 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2011 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Porsche 911 (345 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 220 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Porsche 911 weights approximately 495 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, 2011 Porsche 911 (390 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 223 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2011 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2011 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Ace | 911 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 345 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1389 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1808 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1311 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
