1956 AC Ace vs. 2006 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2006 Lancia Lybra is newer by 50 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Ace would be higher. 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 10 more horse power than 2006 Lancia Lybra. (113 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2006 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 534 kg more than 1956 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Lancia Lybra (275 Nm) has 108 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 2006 Lancia Lybra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Ace | 2006 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Ace | Lybra |
| Year Released | 1956 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1910 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 113 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1428 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 60 L |
