1961 AC Ace vs. 1994 Bentley Brooklands
To start off, 1994 Bentley Brooklands is newer by 33 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 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Bentley Brooklands is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (301 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Bentley Brooklands should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Bentley Brooklands weights approximately 1617 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, 1994 Bentley Brooklands (600 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Bentley Brooklands will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1994 Bentley Brooklands | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | Ace | Brooklands |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 301 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 600 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 2430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2970 mm |
