1959 AC Ace vs. 1965 Vauxhall Victor
To start off, 1965 Vauxhall Victor is newer by 6 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 68 more horse power than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (57 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Vauxhall Victor weights approximately 46 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 Vauxhall Victor. (115 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 Vauxhall Victor.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Ace | 1965 Vauxhall Victor | |
Make | AC | Vauxhall |
Model | Ace | Victor |
Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1596 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 57 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 115 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 940 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1640 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 48 L |