1959 AC Ace vs. 1990 Peugeot 605
To start off, 1990 Peugeot 605 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 2,088 cc (4 cylinders), 1990 Peugeot 605 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1990 Peugeot 605. (108 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1990 Peugeot 605. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Peugeot 605 weights approximately 576 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1990 Peugeot 605 (235 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1990 Peugeot 605 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1990 Peugeot 605 | |
| Make | AC | Peugeot |
| Model | Ace | 605 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2088 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 235 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2810 mm |
