1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1969 Ford Capri
To start off, 1969 Ford Capri is newer by 21 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1948 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Ford Capri (82 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Ford Capri should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 354 kg more than 1969 Ford Capri.
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, 1969 Ford Capri (149 Nm) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm). This means 1969 Ford Capri will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1948 AC 2-Litre | 1969 Ford Capri | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 2-Litre | Capri |
Year Released | 1948 | 1969 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1598 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 82 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 149 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77.6 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 966 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4270 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 91 L |