1963 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1956 AC Ace
To start off, 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 AC Ace weights approximately 334 kg more than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1956 AC Ace | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Ace |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 981 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 560 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1180 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
