1959 AC Ace vs. 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car
To start off, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car 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 7,467 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (365 HP) has 240 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car (679 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 512 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1970 Oldsmobile 442 Indy Pace Car | |
| Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Ace | 442 Indy Pace Car |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 7467 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 365 HP |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 679 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
