1959 AC Ace vs. 1960 Simca Oceane
To start off, 1960 Simca Oceane is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Ace would be higher. 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 1960 Simca Oceane. (56 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1960 Simca Oceane. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Simca Oceane weights approximately 76 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 79 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Simca Oceane. (88 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Simca Oceane.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1960 Simca Oceane | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Ace | Oceane |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1290 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 | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 88 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 970 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 55 L |
