1956 AC Ace vs. 1956 Simca Aronde
To start off, both 1956 AC Ace and 1956 Simca Aronde were released in the same year (1956). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1956 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1956 Simca Aronde. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Let's talk about torque, 1956 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Simca Aronde. (90 Nm). This means 1956 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Simca Aronde.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 1956 Simca Aronde | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Ace | Aronde |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 56 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 90 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 74 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4080 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
