1959 AC Ace vs. 2005 Ford Bantam
To start off, 2005 Ford Bantam is newer by 46 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 66 more horse power than 2005 Ford Bantam. (59 HP @ 4550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2005 Ford Bantam. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ford Bantam weights approximately 224 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 1959 AC Ace (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ford Bantam. (106 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ford Bantam.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2005 Ford Bantam | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Bantam |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1753 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 106 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 21.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1118 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 54 L |
