1958 AC Ace vs. 1959 Morgan 4
To start off, 1959 Morgan 4 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 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 92 more horse power than 1959 Morgan 4. (33 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 244 kg more than 1959 Morgan 4. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Morgan 4. (73 Nm @ 2100 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1959 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | AC | Morgan |
| Model | Ace | 4 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 33 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 73 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
