1959 AC Ace vs. 1959 Austin A 35
To start off, both 1959 AC Ace and 1959 Austin A 35 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 91 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Ace weights approximately 204 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. 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 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1959 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Ace | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 26 L |
