1958 AC Ace vs. 1960 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1960 Nissan Patrol is newer by 2 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 1960 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1960 Nissan Patrol (120 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1960 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 910 kg more than 1958 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1960 Nissan Patrol (295 Nm) has 128 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1960 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1960 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1960 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 295 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
