1958 AC Ace vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 49 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 2,495 cc (5 cylinders), 2007 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Land Rover Defender (121 HP @ 1950 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Defender should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1227 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender (300 Nm) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 2007 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Ace | Defender |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2495 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 121 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 2117 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2040 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 93 L |
