1958 AC Ace vs. 1970 Nissan Fairlady
To start off, 1970 Nissan Fairlady is newer by 12 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 1,998 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Nissan Fairlady is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. (110 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1970 Nissan Fairlady. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Nissan Fairlady weights approximately 101 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Nissan Fairlady (175 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 8 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Nissan Fairlady will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1970 Nissan Fairlady | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | Fairlady |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 175 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 995 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2310 mm |
