1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1958 Morris Minor
To start off, 1958 Morris Minor is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 1958 Morris Minor. (36 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1958 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 501 kg more than 1958 Morris Minor. 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, 1950 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 70 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Morris Minor. (66 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1950 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 AC 2-Litre | 1958 Morris Minor | |
| Make | AC | Morris |
| Model | 2-Litre | Minor |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 36 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 66 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 62.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
