1959 AC Ace vs. 2009 BMW M6
To start off, 2009 BMW M6 is newer by 50 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 4,999 cc (10 cylinders), 2009 BMW M6 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 BMW M6 (500 HP @ 7750 RPM) has 375 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 BMW M6 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 BMW M6 weights approximately 386 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, 2009 BMW M6 (519 Nm @ 6100 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 BMW M6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2009 BMW M6 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Ace | M6 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4999 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 519 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2790 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
