1959 AC Ace vs. 2010 Toyota Hilux
To start off, 2010 Toyota Hilux 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 2,493 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Hilux is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 AC Ace (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 2010 Toyota Hilux. (101 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2010 Toyota Hilux. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Toyota Hilux weights approximately 790 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Let's talk about torque, 2010 Toyota Hilux (260 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Hilux will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2010 Toyota Hilux | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Ace | Hilux |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1684 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3090 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
