1959 AC Ace vs. 2006 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2006 Ford Ranger 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 2,983 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Ranger (149 HP @ 4900 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Ranger weights approximately 1962 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, 2006 Ford Ranger (244 Nm @ 3950 RPM) has 77 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Ranger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2006 Ford Ranger | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | Ace | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3950 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2856 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4790 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1740 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 64 L |
