1959 AC Ace vs. 1949 Austin A 40
To start off, 1959 AC Ace is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 1,971 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 87 more horse power than 1949 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1949 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 Austin A 40 weights approximately 76 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 87 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1949 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Ace | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1949 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |
