1961 AC Ace vs. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette
To start off, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is newer by 35 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 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (277 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Chevrolet Corvette weights approximately 807 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, 1996 Chevrolet Corvette (437 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 257 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1996 Chevrolet Corvette will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1996 Chevrolet Corvette | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ace | Corvette |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 5737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 277 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 437 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1620 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 117 L |
