1961 AC Ace vs. 1951 Austin A 90
To start off, 1961 AC Ace is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 2,660 cc (4 cylinders), 1951 Austin A 90 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 90. (87 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 90 weights approximately 577 kg more than 1961 AC Ace.
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, 1951 Austin A 90 (190 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1951 Austin A 90 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Ace | 1951 Austin A 90 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Ace | A 90 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1951 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2660 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 87 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 190 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1390 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |