1959 AC Ace vs. 1959 Citroen DS
To start off, both 1959 AC Ace and 1959 Citroen DS were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 74 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Citroen DS weights approximately 430 kg more than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1959 Citroen DS | |
| Make | AC | Citroen |
| Model | Ace | DS |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1911 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3140 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 63 L |
