1959 AC Ace vs. 1959 Lancia Appia
To start off, both 1959 AC Ace and 1959 Lancia Appia 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) has 78 more horse power than 1959 Lancia Appia. (47 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 Lancia Appia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Lancia Appia weights approximately 6 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Lancia Appia. (77 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Lancia Appia.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Ace | 1959 Lancia Appia | |
Make | AC | Lancia |
Model | Ace | Appia |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1090 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 47 HP |
Torque | 167 Nm | 77 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 900 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4020 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1490 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |