1959 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Cadillac Escalade
To start off, 2012 Cadillac Escalade is newer by 53 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 6,200 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Cadillac Escalade is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (403 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Cadillac Escalade should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Cadillac Escalade weights approximately 1725 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.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2012 Cadillac Escalade (565 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 398 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Cadillac Escalade will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 2012 Cadillac Escalade | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Aceca | Escalade |
| Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 6200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 403 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 565 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 2619 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 5639 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2009 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1892 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3302 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 117 L |
