1958 AC Ace vs. 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible
To start off, both 1958 AC Ace and 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. (105 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible weights approximately 554 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible (190 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1958 Austin-Healey Sports Convertible | |
| Make | AC | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Ace | Sports Convertible |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 105 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 190 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
