1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1965 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1965 Ford Corsair is newer by 16 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. At 1,996 cc (4 cylinders), 1965 Ford Corsair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ford Corsair (97 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 21 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ford Corsair should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 289 kg more than 1965 Ford Corsair.
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, 1965 Ford Corsair (164 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ford Corsair will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1949 AC 2-Litre | 1965 Ford Corsair | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 2-Litre | Corsair |
Year Released | 1949 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 97 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 164 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.4 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1031 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2370 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |