1959 AC Ace vs. 2000 Dodge Neon
To start off, 2000 Dodge Neon is newer by 41 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 2000 Dodge Neon. (114 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2000 Dodge Neon.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 15 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Dodge Neon. (152 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Dodge Neon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2000 Dodge Neon | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Ace | Neon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1795 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 152 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4370 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
