1958 AC Ace vs. 1965 Lancia Flavia
To start off, 1965 Lancia Flavia is newer by 7 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 1,969 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (76 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1965 Lancia Flavia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Lancia Flavia weights approximately 294 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, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Lancia Flavia. (115 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Lancia Flavia.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1965 Lancia Flavia | |
Make | AC | Lancia |
Model | Ace | Flavia |
Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1488 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | boxer |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
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 | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4590 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1520 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |