1959 AC Ace vs. 1959 Austin A 135
To start off, both 1959 AC Ace and 1959 Austin A 135 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Austin A 135 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Austin A 135 (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Austin A 135 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 1186 kg more than 1959 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, 1959 Austin A 135 (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1959 Austin A 135 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1959 Austin A 135 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Ace | A 135 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 308 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3100 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |
