1959 AC Ace vs. 1982 Lancia Beta
To start off, 1982 Lancia Beta is newer by 23 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 25 more horse power than 1982 Lancia Beta. (100 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1982 Lancia Beta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Lancia Beta weights approximately 142 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Lancia Beta. (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Lancia Beta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1982 Lancia Beta | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Ace | Beta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1982 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1585 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1036 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 59 L |
