1959 AC Aceca vs. 1996 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 1996 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,944 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (181 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1196 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1996 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1959 AC Aceca. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1996 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1996 Land Rover Discovery (320 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 1996 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Aceca | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3944 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 181 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2090 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2550 mm |
