1958 AC Ace vs. 1996 Ford Scorpio
To start off, 1996 Ford Scorpio is newer by 38 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 2,295 cc (4 cylinders), 1996 Ford Scorpio is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ford Scorpio (145 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ford Scorpio should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ford Scorpio weights approximately 544 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Ford Scorpio (203 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ford Scorpio will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1996 Ford Scorpio | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Scorpio |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 2295 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 203 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 1440 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1440 mm |
