1960 AC Aceca vs. 1989 Jaguar XJS
To start off, 1989 Jaguar XJS is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,980 cc (6 cylinders), 1989 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Jaguar XJS (235 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1960 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1960 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 856 kg more than 1960 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, 1989 Jaguar XJS (387 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1989 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1960 AC Aceca | 1989 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Aceca | XJS |
| Year Released | 1960 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3980 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 235 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 387 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 102 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
