1958 AC Ace vs. 2003 Toyota Ipsum
To start off, 2003 Toyota Ipsum is newer by 45 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 2,360 cc (4 cylinders), 2003 Toyota Ipsum is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Toyota Ipsum (157 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Toyota Ipsum should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Ipsum weights approximately 896 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, 2003 Toyota Ipsum (200 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Toyota Ipsum will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2003 Toyota Ipsum | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Ipsum |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2360 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 157 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 200 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 88.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1670 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 61 L |
