1958 AC Ace vs. 1982 Lancia Prisma
To start off, 1982 Lancia Prisma is newer by 24 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (104 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Prisma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Prisma weights approximately 102 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Prisma. (131 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Prisma.
Compare all specifications:
1958 AC Ace | 1982 Lancia Prisma | |
Make | AC | Lancia |
Model | Ace | Prisma |
Year Released | 1958 | 1982 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1585 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 131 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 996 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4190 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |