1958 AC Ace vs. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta
To start off, 1958 AC Ace is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Vauxhall Cresta would be higher. At 2,262 cc (6 cylinders), 1954 Vauxhall Cresta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Vauxhall Cresta weights approximately 230 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta. (155 Nm). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Vauxhall Cresta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1954 Vauxhall Cresta | |
| Make | AC | Vauxhall |
| Model | Ace | Cresta |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2262 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 155 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
