1959 AC Ace vs. 1959 Peugeot 403
To start off, both 1959 AC Ace and 1959 Peugeot 403 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 69 more horse power than 1959 Peugeot 403. (56 HP @ 4650 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1959 Peugeot 403. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Peugeot 403 weights approximately 141 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
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1959 AC Ace | 1959 Peugeot 403 | |
Make | AC | Peugeot |
Model | Ace | 403 |
Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1466 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 56 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4650 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1035 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |