1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250
To start off, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is newer by 21 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 2,776 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (128 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 52 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 weights approximately 75 kg more than 1949 AC 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 (216 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 80 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 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 | 1970 Mercedes-Benz 250 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2-Litre | 250 |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 216 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 86.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.7:1 |
| 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 | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 78 L |
