1958 AC Ace vs. 2005 Citroen C6
To start off, 2005 Citroen C6 is newer by 47 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 2,946 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Citroen C6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Citroen C6 (212 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Citroen C6 should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Citroen C6 (285 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2005 Citroen C6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2005 Citroen C6 | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Ace | C6 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2946 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 212 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 87 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.9:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
