1958 AC Ace vs. 2007 Toyota Fortuner
To start off, 2007 Toyota Fortuner 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 2,982 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Fortuner is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Fortuner (161 HP @ 3400 RPM) has 36 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Fortuner should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Fortuner weights approximately 1001 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 Toyota Fortuner (344 Nm @ 1400 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Fortuner will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2007 Toyota Fortuner | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Fortuner |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2982 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 103 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1895 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1850 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 65 L |
