1959 AC Ace vs. 1996 Honda Accord
To start off, 1996 Honda Accord 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 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 11 more horse power than 1996 Honda Accord. (114 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1996 Honda Accord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Honda Accord weights approximately 381 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Honda Accord. (158 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Honda Accord.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Ace | 1996 Honda Accord | |
Make | AC | Honda |
Model | Ace | Accord |
Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1850 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 158 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1275 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2720 mm |