1965 AC 427 vs. 1959 Fiat 1500
To start off, 1965 AC 427 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Fiat 1500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Fiat 1500 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC 427 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC 427 (410 HP) has 330 more horse power than 1959 Fiat 1500. (80 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC 427 should accelerate faster than 1959 Fiat 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC 427 weights approximately 407 kg more than 1959 Fiat 1500. 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, 1965 AC 427 (652 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Fiat 1500. (104 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 AC 427 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Fiat 1500. 1965 AC 427 has automatic transmission and 1959 Fiat 1500 has manual transmission. 1959 Fiat 1500 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1965 AC 427 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC 427 | 1959 Fiat 1500 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | 427 | 1500 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1959 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1490 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 80 HP |
Torque | 652 Nm | 104 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 78 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1397 kg | 990 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2440 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 81 L | 37 L |