1959 AC Ace vs. 2012 Infiniti FX
To start off, 2012 Infiniti FX is newer by 53 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), 2012 Infiniti FX is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Infiniti FX (303 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 178 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Infiniti FX should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Infiniti FX weights approximately 1049 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, 2012 Infiniti FX (355 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 188 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Infiniti FX will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2012 Infiniti FX | |
| Make | AC | Infiniti |
| Model | Ace | FX |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| 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 | 303 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 355 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1943 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4865 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1925 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1680 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2885 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |
