1957 AC Ace vs. 1959 Fiat 750
To start off, 1959 Fiat 750 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Ace would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 AC Ace (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 82 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 750. (41 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1957 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Ace weights approximately 309 kg more than 1959 Fiat 750. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1957 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 750. (54 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1957 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1959 Fiat 750 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Ace | 750 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 746 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 41 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 54 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2010 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 37 L |
