1959 AC Ace vs. 1959 Maserati 420
To start off, both 1959 AC Ace and 1959 Maserati 420 were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,190 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Maserati 420 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Maserati 420 (405 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 331 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Maserati 420 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Maserati 420 weights approximately 285 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.
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1959 AC Ace | 1959 Maserati 420 | |
Make | AC | Maserati |
Model | Ace | 420 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4190 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 74 HP | 405 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1175 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1740 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |