1958 AC Ace vs. 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo
To start off, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is newer by 18 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 1,995 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (228 HP @ 8800 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 26 kg more than 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo.
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, 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo (306 Nm @ 7000 RPM) has 139 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1976 Alfa Romeo Navajo | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ace | Navajo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 1995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 52.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 870 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1060 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
