1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 2007 Ford Ranger
To start off, 2007 Ford Ranger 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 2,399 cc (4 cylinders), 2007 Ford Ranger is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Ford Ranger (143 HP @ 5250 RPM) has 67 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ford Ranger should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre.
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, 2007 Ford Ranger (209 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Ford Ranger 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 Ranger | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 2-Litre | Ranger |
| Year Released | 1949 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2399 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 143 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 209 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1770 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 59 L |
