1959 AC Aceca vs. 2001 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2001 Subaru Forester is newer by 42 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 1,994 cc (4 cylinders), 2001 Subaru Forester is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 123 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Subaru Forester weights approximately 491 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca.
Because 2001 Subaru Forester 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, 2001 Subaru Forester 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, 2001 Subaru Forester (176 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 9 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Subaru Forester will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 2001 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Aceca | Forester |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 176 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 74.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
