1961 AC Ace vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Ace 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 11 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (89 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 277 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 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (160 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
