1959 AC Ace vs. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 17 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 1976 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (145 HP @ 3800 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 826 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, 1976 Chevrolet Caprice (332 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 165 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1976 Chevrolet Caprice will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1976 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Ace | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 332 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2950 mm |
