1959 AC Ace vs. 1998 Peugeot 206
To start off, 1998 Peugeot 206 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 66 more horse power than 1998 Peugeot 206. (59 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1998 Peugeot 206. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Peugeot 206 weights approximately 18 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Peugeot 206. (94 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Peugeot 206.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1998 Peugeot 206 | |
| Make | AC | Peugeot |
| Model | Ace | 206 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1124 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 94 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 912 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 50 L |
