1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1963 Austin A 99
To start off, 1963 Austin A 99 is newer by 13 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 2,912 cc (6 cylinders), 1963 Austin A 99 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Austin A 99 (107 HP @ 4750 RPM) has 31 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Austin A 99 should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Austin A 99 weights approximately 204 kg more than 1950 AC 2-Litre. 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, 1963 Austin A 99 (224 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 88 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1963 Austin A 99 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1950 AC 2-Litre | 1963 Austin A 99 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | 2-Litre | A 99 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 107 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 224 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83.4 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1530 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 34 L |