1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1969 Simca 1501
To start off, 1969 Simca 1501 is newer by 20 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1949 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1969 Simca 1501 (81 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1969 Simca 1501 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 324 kg more than 1969 Simca 1501.
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, 1949 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 12 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Simca 1501. (124 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1949 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Simca 1501.
Compare all specifications:
| 1949 AC 2-Litre | 1969 Simca 1501 | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | 2-Litre | 1501 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1969 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1475 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 996 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2530 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 60 L |
