1959 AC Ace vs. 2013 Honda Odyssey
To start off, 2013 Honda Odyssey is newer by 54 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Honda Odyssey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Honda Odyssey (245 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 120 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Honda Odyssey should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Honda Odyssey weights approximately 1109 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, 2013 Honda Odyssey (339 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 172 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Honda Odyssey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 2013 Honda Odyssey | |
| Make | AC | Honda |
| Model | Ace | Odyssey |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3471 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 339 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2003 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5152 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 2011 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1737 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3000 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 80 L |
