1959 AC Ace vs. 1989 Renault 19
To start off, 1989 Renault 19 is newer by 30 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 33 more horse power than 1989 Renault 19. (92 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1989 Renault 19. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Renault 19 weights approximately 116 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Renault 19. (135 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Renault 19.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1989 Renault 19 | |
| Make | AC | Renault |
| Model | Ace | 19 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1989 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1721 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 38 L |
