1959 AC Ace vs. 1990 Proton Saloon
To start off, 1990 Proton Saloon 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 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 58 more horse power than 1990 Proton Saloon. (67 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1990 Proton Saloon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Proton Saloon weights approximately 26 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Proton Saloon. (102 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Proton Saloon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1990 Proton Saloon | |
| Make | AC | Proton |
| Model | Ace | Saloon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1299 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 67 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 920 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2390 mm |
