1959 AC Ace vs. 1954 Humber Hawk
To start off, 1959 AC Ace is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Humber Hawk. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Humber Hawk would be higher. At 2,265 cc (4 cylinders), 1954 Humber Hawk is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1954 Humber Hawk. (70 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1954 Humber Hawk. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Humber Hawk weights approximately 466 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 5 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Humber Hawk. (162 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Humber Hawk.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1954 Humber Hawk | |
| Make | AC | Humber |
| Model | Ace | Hawk |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 70 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 162 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1650 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 45 L |
