1958 AC Ace vs. 1999 Marcos Mantara
To start off, 1999 Marcos Mantara is newer by 41 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 3,950 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Marcos Mantara is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Marcos Mantara (182 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Marcos Mantara should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Marcos Mantara weights approximately 34 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, 1999 Marcos Mantara (313 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Marcos Mantara will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1999 Marcos Mantara | |
| Make | AC | Marcos |
| Model | Ace | Mantara |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1969 cc | 3950 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 313 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71.1 mm |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 896 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1540 mm | 1600 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1090 mm |
