1959 AC Ace vs. 1968 Fiat 850
To start off, 1968 Fiat 850 is newer by 9 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 74 more horse power than 1968 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1968 Fiat 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Ace weights approximately 179 kg more than 1968 Fiat 850. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 102 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Fiat 850. (65 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1968 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Ace | 850 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 903 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 65 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 715 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 30 L |
