1961 AC Ace vs. 2009 BMW 530
To start off, 2009 BMW 530 is newer by 48 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 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 BMW 530 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW 530 (254 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW 530 should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW 530 weights approximately 712 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, 2009 BMW 530 (300 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 120 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2009 BMW 530 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 2009 BMW 530 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | 530 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 10.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1470 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 70 L |
