1962 Abarth 700 vs. 1953 AC Ace
To start off, 1962 Abarth 700 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 AC Ace (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1962 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1962 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC Ace weights approximately 186 kg more than 1962 Abarth 700. 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, 1953 AC Ace (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Abarth 700. (69 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1962 Abarth 700 | 1953 AC Ace | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 700 | Ace |
Year Released | 1962 | 1953 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 85 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 69 Nm | 149 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 576 kg | 762 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 59 L |