1958 AC Ace vs. 2008 Renault Kangoo
To start off, 2008 Renault Kangoo is newer by 50 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 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1958 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 2008 Renault Kangoo. (81 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1958 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2008 Renault Kangoo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Renault Kangoo weights approximately 276 kg more than 1958 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2008 Renault Kangoo (185 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 18 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Renault Kangoo will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2008 Renault Kangoo | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Ace | Kangoo |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Panel Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1460 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 185 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 80.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4040 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1830 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
