1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 2007 Ford Focus
To start off, 2007 Ford Focus is newer by 58 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, 2007 Ford Focus (108 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus 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 9 kg more than 2007 Ford Focus.
Because 1949 AC 2-Litre is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1949 AC 2-Litre. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Ford Focus, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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, 2007 Ford Focus (240 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 104 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Focus 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 | 2007 Ford Focus | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 2-Litre | Focus |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1560 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1311 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
