1959 AC Ace vs. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166
To start off, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is newer by 44 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 2,959 cc (6 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (217 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 weights approximately 656 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, 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2003 Alfa Romeo 166 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | Ace | 166 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 265 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 69 L |
