1959 AC Ace vs. 1990 Ford Granada
To start off, 1990 Ford Granada is newer by 31 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 2,498 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Ford Granada is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 33 more horse power than 1990 Ford Granada. (92 HP @ 4150 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1990 Ford Granada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ford Granada weights approximately 496 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Ford Granada (204 Nm @ 2250 RPM) has 37 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Ford Granada will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1990 Ford Granada | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Granada |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2498 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 92 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4150 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 204 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.1:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2770 mm |
