1959 AC Ace vs. 1972 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1972 Toyota Celica is newer by 13 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 19 more horse power than 1972 Toyota Celica. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1972 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1972 Toyota Celica weights approximately 252 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Toyota Celica. (137 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1972 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Celica |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 137 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1146 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4170 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
