1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 38 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 1987 Ford Sierra are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (104 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra 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 265 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (160 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 2-Litre | Sierra |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 160 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1055 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4500 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2620 mm |
