1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1972 Porsche 917
To start off, 1972 Porsche 917 is newer by 24 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 4,994 cc, 1972 Porsche 917 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1972 Porsche 917 (520 HP) has 444 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1972 Porsche 917 should accelerate faster 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. Let's talk about torque, 1972 Porsche 917 (610 Nm) has 473 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm). This means 1972 Porsche 917 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 | 1972 Porsche 917 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | 2-Litre | 917 |
| Year Released | 1948 | 1972 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4994 cc |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 520 HP |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 610 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 1 seats |
