1961 AC Ace vs. 1961 Austin A 55
To start off, both 1961 AC Ace and 1961 Austin A 55 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 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1961 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4350 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1961 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Austin A 55 weights approximately 307 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 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Austin A 55. (111 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1961 Austin A 55 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Ace | A 55 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1488 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4350 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 111 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |
