1959 AC Ace vs. 1962 Austin A 99
To start off, 1962 Austin A 99 is newer by 3 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 99. (110 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 99. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 99 weights approximately 636 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 Austin A 99 (221 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 54 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1962 Austin A 99 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Ace | A 99 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 110 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 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 | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2800 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 34 L |
