1961 AC Ace vs. 1959 Rover P4
To start off, 1961 AC Ace is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Rover P4 would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1959 Rover P4. (67 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rover P4 weights approximately 659 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, 1961 AC Ace (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Rover P4. (169 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1959 Rover P4 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Ace | P4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 169 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1472 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |
