1958 AC Ace vs. 1980 Lincoln Continental
To start off, 1980 Lincoln Continental is newer by 22 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1980 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Lincoln Continental (130 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 961 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.
Let's talk about torque, 1980 Lincoln Continental (313 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1980 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1980 Lincoln Continental | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | Ace | Continental |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 101.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1855 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5570 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2990 mm |
