1959 AC Ace vs. 1979 Simca 1308
To start off, 1979 Simca 1308 is newer by 20 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 58 more horse power than 1979 Simca 1308. (67 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1979 Simca 1308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Simca 1308 weights approximately 146 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Simca 1308. (107 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Simca 1308.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1979 Simca 1308 | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Ace | 1308 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1292 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 107 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1040 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 58 L |
