1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1978 Mazda 626
To start off, 1978 Mazda 626 is newer by 29 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, 1978 Mazda 626 (93 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Mazda 626 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 325 kg more than 1978 Mazda 626.
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, 1978 Mazda 626 (150 Nm @ 3300 RPM) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1978 Mazda 626 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 AC 2-Litre. 1978 Mazda 626 has automatic transmission and 1949 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1949 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1978 Mazda 626 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1949 AC 2-Litre | 1978 Mazda 626 | |
Make | AC | Mazda |
Model | 2-Litre | 626 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1768 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 93 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 995 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1380 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2520 mm |