1959 AC Ace vs. 1968 Maserati Indy
To start off, 1968 Maserati Indy 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 4,136 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Maserati Indy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Maserati Indy (256 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 131 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Maserati Indy should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Maserati Indy weights approximately 606 kg more than 1959 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 Maserati Indy (367 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 200 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Maserati Indy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1968 Maserati Indy | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Ace | Indy |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4136 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 367 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
