1999 AC Ace vs. 1999 Mahindra CL
To start off, both 1999 AC Ace and 1999 Mahindra CL were released in the same year (1999). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 289 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra CL. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra CL. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra CL weights approximately 205 kg more than 1999 AC Ace.
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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 235 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Mahindra CL. (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Mahindra CL.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 1999 Mahindra CL | |
| Make | AC | Mahindra |
| Model | Ace | CL |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1999 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2523 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1230 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 3360 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1460 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1790 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2040 mm |
