1958 AC Ace vs. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600
To start off, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is newer by 4 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 2,584 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (163 HP @ 5900 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 weights approximately 219 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.
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, 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 53 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1962 Alfa Romeo 2600 | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Ace | 2600 |
Year Released | 1958 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2584 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 163 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5900 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 220 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 83 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.6 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1115 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1660 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 47 L |