1959 AC Ace vs. 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon
To start off, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon is newer by 42 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 1,997 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon (130 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon weights approximately 338 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, 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon (183 Nm) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm). This means 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2001 Mazda Sport Wagon | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Ace | Sport Wagon |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 130 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1232 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4340 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2630 mm |
