1965 AC Aceca vs. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S would be higher. At 2,996 cc (6 cylinders), 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Aceca (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. (148 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S weights approximately 949 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca.
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, 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S (230 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1951 Mercedes-Benz 300S | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Aceca | 300S |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 2996 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 148 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 85 L |
