1961 AC Ace vs. 2006 Lotus Elise
To start off, 2006 Lotus Elise is newer by 45 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Lotus Elise (189 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Lotus Elise should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Ace weights approximately 27 kg more than 2006 Lotus Elise.
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, 1961 AC Ace (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Lotus Elise. (168 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Lotus Elise.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 2006 Lotus Elise | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Ace | Elise |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1796 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
| 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 | 786 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 3790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 40 L |
