1959 AC Ace vs. 1969 Peugeot 304
To start off, 1969 Peugeot 304 is newer by 10 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 61 more horse power than 1969 Peugeot 304. (64 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1969 Peugeot 304. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Peugeot 304 weights approximately 21 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Peugeot 304. (94 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Peugeot 304.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1969 Peugeot 304 | |
| Make | AC | Peugeot |
| Model | Ace | 304 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1290 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 64 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 42 L |
