1959 Abarth 1000 vs. 1959 AC Ace
To start off, both 1959 Abarth 1000 and 1959 AC Ace were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 1000 (88 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 1000 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Ace weights approximately 210 kg more than 1959 Abarth 1000.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 1000 | 1959 AC Ace | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 1000 | Ace |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 998 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 88 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 8000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 680 kg | 890 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3700 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2170 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 59 L |