1959 AC Ace vs. 2004 Subaru Baja
To start off, 2004 Subaru Baja is newer by 45 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 2,457 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Subaru Baja is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Subaru Baja (163 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Subaru Baja should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Subaru Baja weights approximately 686 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, 2004 Subaru Baja (225 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Subaru Baja will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2004 Subaru Baja | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Ace | Baja |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2457 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1580 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1640 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 30 L |
