1958 AC Ace vs. 1995 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1995 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 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 2,495 cc (4 cylinders), 1995 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (109 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1073 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, 1995 Land Rover Discovery (255 Nm) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 1995 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1995 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Ace | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 109 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1963 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
