1966 Abarth Mono 1000 vs. 1953 AC Ace
To start off, 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 is newer by 13 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 26 more horse power than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (59 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC Ace weights approximately 198 kg more than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000. (90 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1953 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Abarth Mono 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 Abarth Mono 1000 | 1953 AC Ace | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | Mono 1000 | Ace |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 982 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 59 HP | 85 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 90 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 74 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 564 kg | 762 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3490 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1420 mm | 1520 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
