1959 AC Ace vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1996 Toyota Lexcen 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 3,791 cc (6 cylinders), 1996 Toyota Lexcen is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Toyota Lexcen (194 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Toyota Lexcen should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 491 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 Toyota Lexcen (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Toyota Lexcen will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |
