1959 AC Ace vs. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer
To start off, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is newer by 40 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 4,012 cc (6 cylinders), 1999 Mercury Mountaineer is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (208 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mercury Mountaineer weights approximately 1031 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, 1999 Mercury Mountaineer (325 Nm @ 3250 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Mercury Mountaineer will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1999 Mercury Mountaineer | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | Ace | Mountaineer |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4012 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 325 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1925 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |
