1961 AC Ace vs. 1994 Nissan President
To start off, 1994 Nissan President 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 4,494 cc (8 cylinders), 1994 Nissan President is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1994 Nissan President (267 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 167 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1994 Nissan President should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Nissan President weights approximately 1077 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 Nissan President (394 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1994 Nissan President will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace. 1994 Nissan President has automatic transmission and 1961 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1961 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1994 Nissan President will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Ace | 1994 Nissan President | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Ace | President |
Year Released | 1961 | 1994 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 4494 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 394 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 5230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3040 mm |