1961 AC Ace vs. 1992 Jaguar XJ220
To start off, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is newer by 31 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 3,492 cc (6 cylinders), 1992 Jaguar XJ220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (542 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 442 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Jaguar XJ220 weights approximately 609 kg more than 1961 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1992 Jaguar XJ220 (642 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 462 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1992 Jaguar XJ220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1992 Jaguar XJ220 | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Ace | XJ220 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1992 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3492 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 642 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1422 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1160 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
