1959 AC Ace vs. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser
To start off, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser 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 3,956 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser (239 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser weights approximately 180 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 Toyota FJ Cruiser (377 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2009 Toyota FJ Cruiser | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | FJ Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3956 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 239 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 377 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1074 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 72 L |
