1958 AC Ace vs. 1986 Nissan Bluebird
To start off, 1986 Nissan Bluebird is newer by 28 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. Both 1958 AC Ace and 1986 Nissan Bluebird are equipped with a 1,971 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Nissan Bluebird weights approximately 286 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Nissan Bluebird. (163 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1958 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Nissan Bluebird.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1986 Nissan Bluebird | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | Bluebird |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 163 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
