1958 AC Ace vs. 1958 Fiat 1400
To start off, both 1958 AC Ace and 1958 Fiat 1400 were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 72 more horse power than 1958 Fiat 1400. (53 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat 1400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat 1400 weights approximately 271 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat 1400. (88 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat 1400.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1958 Fiat 1400 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Ace | 1400 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1395 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 53 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 88 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 66 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1165 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4330 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1580 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |