1958 AC Ace vs. 1999 Mazda B2500
To start off, 1999 Mazda B2500 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 2,499 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mazda B2500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1999 Mazda B2500. (108 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1999 Mazda B2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mazda B2500 weights approximately 846 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mazda B2500 (266 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mazda B2500 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1999 Mazda B2500 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Ace | B2500 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 5010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
