1961 AC Ace vs. 1998 Honda NSX
To start off, 1998 Honda NSX is newer by 37 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 3,179 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 Honda NSX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Honda NSX (276 HP @ 7300 RPM) has 176 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Honda NSX should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Honda NSX weights approximately 651 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, 1998 Honda NSX (304 Nm @ 5300 RPM) has 124 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1998 Honda NSX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1998 Honda NSX | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | NSX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 3179 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7300 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.2:1 |
| 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 | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
