1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is newer by 59 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 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz E is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E 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, 2007 Mercedes-Benz E (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 393 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 AC 2-Litre. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E has automatic transmission and 1948 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1948 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Mercedes-Benz E will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1948 AC 2-Litre | 2007 Mercedes-Benz E | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | 2-Litre | E |
Year Released | 1948 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5461 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 382 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 530 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 98.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90.5 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4860 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |