1959 AC Ace vs. 1997 Nissan Patrol
To start off, 1997 Nissan Patrol is newer by 38 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 2,826 cc (6 cylinders), 1997 Nissan Patrol is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 1997 Nissan Patrol. (91 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1997 Nissan Patrol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Nissan Patrol weights approximately 978 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1997 Nissan Patrol (178 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 11 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 Nissan Patrol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1997 Nissan Patrol | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Ace | Patrol |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1997 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2826 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 91 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 178 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1872 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1940 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1820 mm |
