1958 AC Ace vs. 1981 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1981 Nissan Patrol is newer by 23 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 3,246 cc (6 cylinders), 1981 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1981 Nissan Patrol (94 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1981 Nissan Patrol should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 1185 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, 1981 Nissan Patrol (215 Nm) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1981 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1981 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3246 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 94 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2075 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |
