1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1952 Mercury Monterey
To start off, 1952 Mercury Monterey is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 4,191 cc (8 cylinders), 1952 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 360 kg more than 1948 AC 2-Litre.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1948 AC 2-Litre | 1952 Mercury Monterey | |
| Make | AC | Mercury |
| Model | 2-Litre | Monterey |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4191 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5270 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3000 mm |
