1959 AC Ace vs. 1998 Fiat Scudo
To start off, 1998 Fiat Scudo is newer by 39 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 47 more horse power than 1998 Fiat Scudo. (78 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1998 Fiat Scudo. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Fiat Scudo weights approximately 141 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 42 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Fiat Scudo. (125 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Fiat Scudo.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1998 Fiat Scudo | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Ace | Scudo |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Van |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 125 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1035 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
