1986 AC Ace vs. 2001 Lancia Nea

To start off, 2001 Lancia Nea is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,792 cc (6 cylinders), 1986 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 AC Ace (150 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2001 Lancia Nea. (148 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2001 Lancia Nea. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Lancia Nea weights approximately 463 kg more than 1986 AC Ace.

Because 1986 AC Ace is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Lancia Nea. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1986 AC Ace 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 Lancia Nea (314 Nm) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 AC Ace. (214 Nm). This means 2001 Lancia Nea will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 AC Ace. 2001 Lancia Nea has automatic transmission and 1986 AC Ace has manual transmission. 1986 AC Ace will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Lancia Nea will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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