1959 AC Ace vs. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira
To start off, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira 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 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 11 more horse power than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 1999 Vauxhall Zafira. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Vauxhall Zafira weights approximately 526 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1999 Vauxhall Zafira (170 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1999 Vauxhall Zafira will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Ace | 1999 Vauxhall Zafira | |
Make | AC | Vauxhall |
Model | Ace | Zafira |
Year Released | 1959 | 1999 |
Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1420 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1690 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |