1959 AC Ace vs. 2006 Citroen C5
To start off, 2006 Citroen C5 is newer by 47 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 17 more horse power than 2006 Citroen C5. (108 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2006 Citroen C5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Citroen C5 weights approximately 713 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2006 Citroen C5 (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Citroen C5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2006 Citroen C5 | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Ace | C5 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1607 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 66 L |
