1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1950 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1950 AC 2-Litre is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 AC 2-Litre would be higher. Both 1949 AC 2-Litre and 1950 AC 2-Litre are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 76 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 6 kg more than 1949 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, both vehicles can yield 136 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
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1949 AC 2-Litre | 1950 AC 2-Litre | |
Make | AC | AC |
Model | 2-Litre | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1949 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 52 L |