1958 AC Ace vs. 2011 Lincoln Town Car
To start off, 2011 Lincoln Town Car is newer by 53 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 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Lincoln Town Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (239 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 165 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lincoln Town Car should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Lincoln Town Car weights approximately 1081 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, 2011 Lincoln Town Car (389 Nm) has 222 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 2011 Lincoln Town Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 2011 Lincoln Town Car | |
| Make | AC | Lincoln |
| Model | Ace | Town Car |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4600 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 389 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1971 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5471 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1994 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1499 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2990 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
