1959 AC Ace vs. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco
To start off, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 11 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 2,461 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Lamborghini Urraco is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (220 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 206 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, 1970 Lamborghini Urraco (225 Nm @ 5600 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Lamborghini Urraco will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1970 Lamborghini Urraco | |
| Make | AC | Lamborghini |
| Model | Ace | Urraco |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 220 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1100 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
