1961 AC Ace vs. 1990 Porsche 911
To start off, 1990 Porsche 911 is newer by 29 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 3,589 cc (6 cylinders), 1990 Porsche 911 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Porsche 911 weights approximately 522 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, 1990 Porsche 911 (946 Nm) has 766 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm). This means 1990 Porsche 911 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1990 Porsche 911 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Ace | 911 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 946 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1335 kg |
