1959 AC Ace vs. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour
To start off, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is newer by 51 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 3,500 cc (6 cylinders), 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (271 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour weights approximately 869 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, 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour (344 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 177 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2010 Honda Accord Crosstour | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Accord Crosstour |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Crossover |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 344 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1763 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4999 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1897 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1669 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2797 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |
