1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 22 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 3,272 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (90 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 14 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet 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 10 kg more than 1970 Mercury Comet.
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, 1970 Mercury Comet (209 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 72 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet 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 | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | 2-Litre | Comet |
Year Released | 1948 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3272 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 90 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 209 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1310 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2800 mm |