1958 AC Ace vs. 1958 Simca Oceane
To start off, both 1958 AC Ace and 1958 Simca Oceane were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1958 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1958 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Simca Oceane weights approximately 82 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1958 Simca Oceane | |
Make | AC | Simca |
Model | Ace | Oceane |
Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1290 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 88 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 972 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |