1959 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover
To start off, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 252 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1690 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 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 341 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1959 AC Aceca | 2012 Land Rover Range Rover | |
Make | AC | Land Rover |
Model | Aceca | Range Rover |
Year Released | 1959 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 5000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 375 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 508 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
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 | 2584 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4973 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2035 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1877 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2891 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 104 L |