1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1966 Toyota Corolla

To start off, 1966 Toyota Corolla is newer by 16 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) has 17 more horse power than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1966 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 606 kg more than 1966 Toyota Corolla. 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 59 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Toyota Corolla. (77 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1950 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Toyota Corolla.

Compare all specifications:

1950 AC 2-Litre 1966 Toyota Corolla
Make AC Toyota
Model 2-Litre Corolla
Year Released 1950 1966
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 1077 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 cylinders 4 cylinders
Engine Type in-line in-line
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 76 HP 59 HP
Torque 136 Nm 77 Nm
Torque RPM 2500 RPM 3800 RPM
Engine Bore Size 65 mm 72 mm
Engine Stroke Size 100 mm 61 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 6.8:1 9.0:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Number of Seats 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1326 kg 720 kg
Vehicle Length 4680 mm 3910 mm
Vehicle Width 1710 mm 1500 mm
Vehicle Height 1560 mm 1410 mm
Wheelbase Size 2980 mm 2290 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 L 70 L


 

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