1959 AC Ace vs. 1981 Talbot 1510
To start off, 1981 Talbot 1510 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 62 more horse power than 1981 Talbot 1510. (63 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1981 Talbot 1510. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Talbot 1510 weights approximately 156 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Talbot 1510. (108 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Talbot 1510.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1981 Talbot 1510 | |
| Make | AC | Talbot |
| Model | Ace | 1510 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1294 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 108 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 |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
