1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1970 Ford Corsair
To start off, 1970 Ford Corsair is newer by 20 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 17 more horse power than 1970 Ford Corsair. (59 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1950 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Corsair. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 441 kg more than 1970 Ford Corsair. 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 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Corsair. (101 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1950 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Corsair.
Compare all specifications:
1950 AC 2-Litre | 1970 Ford Corsair | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 2-Litre | Corsair |
Year Released | 1950 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 101 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 885 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4500 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2570 mm |