1958 AC Ace vs. 1958 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, both 1958 AC Ace and 1958 Fiat Campagnola 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 65 more horse power than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (60 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 396 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1958 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Ace | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
