1958 AC Ace vs. 1968 Ford 17
To start off, 1968 Ford 17 is newer by 10 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 2,550 cc (6 cylinders), 1968 Ford 17 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1968 Ford 17. (123 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1968 Ford 17. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ford 17 weights approximately 246 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Ford 17 (201 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ford 17 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1968 Ford 17 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | 17 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2550 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1140 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
