1960 Abarth 600 vs. 1953 AC Ace
To start off, 1960 Abarth 600 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 600. (40 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC Ace weights approximately 177 kg more than 1960 Abarth 600. 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 95 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 600. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 Abarth 600 | 1953 AC Ace | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 600 | Ace |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 745 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 40 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 54 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 585 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |
