1959 AC Ace vs. 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero
To start off, 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero is newer by 27 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 2,477 cc (4 cylinders), 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero. (83 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero weights approximately 708 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero (201 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1986 Mitsubishi Pajero | |
| Make | AC | Mitsubishi |
| Model | Ace | Pajero |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 201 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1602 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
