1959 AC Ace vs. 2000 Lancia Lybra
To start off, 2000 Lancia Lybra 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 23 more horse power than 2000 Lancia Lybra. (102 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2000 Lancia Lybra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Lancia Lybra weights approximately 396 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Lancia Lybra. (144 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Lancia Lybra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2000 Lancia Lybra | |
| Make | AC | Lancia |
| Model | Ace | Lybra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2000 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1581 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 102 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
