1961 AC Ace vs. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1988 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 71 more horse power than 1961 AC Ace. (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 647 kg more than 1961 AC Ace. 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, 1988 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Ace. (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1988 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Ace | 1988 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 180 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 813 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
