1986 AC Ace vs. 1986 Jaguar XJS
To start off, both 1986 AC Ace and 1986 Jaguar XJS were released in the same year (1986). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,590 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 Jaguar XJS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Jaguar XJS (217 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1986 AC Ace. (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Jaguar XJS should accelerate faster than 1986 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 723 kg more than 1986 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1986 AC Ace is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1986 Jaguar XJS. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace will offer significantly more control. 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, 1986 Jaguar XJS (325 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 AC Ace. (214 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1986 Jaguar XJS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1986 AC Ace | 1986 Jaguar XJS | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Ace | XJS |
| Year Released | 1986 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2792 cc | 3590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 214 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 93.1 mm | 91 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 68.5 mm | 92 mm |
| Drive Type | 4WD | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 907 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1820 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1170 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 90 L |
