1959 AC Ace vs. 1998 SsangYong Korando
To start off, 1998 SsangYong Korando 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 3,199 cc (6 cylinders), 1998 SsangYong Korando is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 SsangYong Korando (217 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 SsangYong Korando should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 SsangYong Korando weights approximately 1056 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, 1998 SsangYong Korando (307 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 140 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 SsangYong Korando will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1998 SsangYong Korando | |
| Make | AC | SsangYong |
| Model | Ace | Korando |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3199 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 307 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1850 mm |
