1958 AC Ace vs. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX
To start off, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX is newer by 29 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 2,960 cc (6 cylinders), 1987 Nissan 300 ZX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX (171 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1987 Nissan 300 ZX weights approximately 566 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, 1987 Nissan 300 ZX (234 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1987 Nissan 300 ZX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1987 Nissan 300 ZX | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | 300 ZX |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1987 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2960 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 171 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 234 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
