1959 AC Ace vs. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte
To start off, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte 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 4,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Maserati Quattroporte is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte (240 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 115 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Maserati Quattroporte should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Maserati Quattroporte weights approximately 48 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 Maserati Quattroporte (230 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Maserati Quattroporte will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2010 Maserati Quattroporte | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Ace | Quattroporte |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 240 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 230 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 942 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3797 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1727 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1158 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2299 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 40 L |
