1999 AC Ace vs. 2012 Subaru Forester
To start off, 2012 Subaru Forester is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Ace would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Ace (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 206 more horse power than 2012 Subaru Forester. (145 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Ace should accelerate faster than 2012 Subaru Forester. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Subaru Forester weights approximately 525 kg more than 1999 AC Ace.
Because 2012 Subaru Forester is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1999 AC Ace. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Subaru Forester. (350 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Subaru Forester.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 2012 Subaru Forester | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Ace | Forester |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 350 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1550 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4559 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1781 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1674 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2616 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
