1959 AC Ace vs. 1996 Bristol Blenheim
To start off, 1996 Bristol Blenheim is newer by 37 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 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Bristol Blenheim is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (228 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 103 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Bristol Blenheim should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Bristol Blenheim weights approximately 851 kg more than 1959 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1996 Bristol Blenheim (441 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Bristol Blenheim will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1996 Bristol Blenheim | |
| Make | AC | Bristol |
| Model | Ace | Blenheim |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5898 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 228 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 441 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1745 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2910 mm |
