1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1961 AC Ace
To start off, both 1961 Abarth 2400 and 1961 AC Ace were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 Abarth 2400 (142 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 Abarth 2400 should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 243 kg more than 1961 AC Ace. 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, 1961 Abarth 2400 (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 Abarth 2400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Abarth 2400 | 1961 AC Ace | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 2400 | Ace |
Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2323 cc | 2553 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 142 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 196 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 82.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1056 kg | 813 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 54 L |