1959 AC Ace vs. 1981 Honda Accord
To start off, 1981 Honda Accord is newer by 22 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 45 more horse power than 1981 Honda Accord. (80 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1981 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Honda Accord weights approximately 36 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Honda Accord. (127 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Ace | 1981 Honda Accord | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Ace | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1602 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 80 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 127 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 930 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |