1959 AC Ace vs. 1988 Ford Fiesta
To start off, 1988 Ford Fiesta is newer by 29 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 81 more horse power than 1988 Ford Fiesta. (44 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1988 Ford Fiesta. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Ace weights approximately 126 kg more than 1988 Ford Fiesta. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1988 Ford Fiesta. (68 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1988 Ford Fiesta.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1988 Ford Fiesta | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Fiesta |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 44 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 768 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2300 mm |
