1958 AC Ace vs. 1959 Ford Zephyr
To start off, 1959 Ford Zephyr is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Ford Zephyr is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 53 more horse power than 1959 Ford Zephyr. (72 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford Zephyr. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ford Zephyr weights approximately 280 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Ford Zephyr (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Ford Zephyr will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1959 Ford Zephyr | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | Ace | Zephyr |
Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2552 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 180 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1176 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4560 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |