1959 AC Ace vs. 2007 Dodge Charger
To start off, 2007 Dodge Charger is newer by 48 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 2,701 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Dodge Charger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Dodge Charger (189 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Dodge Charger should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Dodge Charger (259 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 92 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2007 Dodge Charger will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2007 Dodge Charger | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Ace | Charger |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 189 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 259 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 83 L |
