1958 AC Ace vs. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta
To start off, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is newer by 52 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 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2010 Volkswagen Jetta is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (170 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Volkswagen Jetta weights approximately 596 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, 2010 Volkswagen Jetta (240 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Volkswagen Jetta will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2010 Volkswagen Jetta | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Ace | Jetta |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 170 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1490 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4557 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1504 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2578 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
