1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1977 Mazda RX-2
To start off, 1977 Mazda RX-2 is newer by 27 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 2,292 cc, 1977 Mazda RX-2 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Mazda RX-2 (118 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Mazda RX-2 should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 366 kg more than 1977 Mazda RX-2.
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, 1977 Mazda RX-2 (157 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Mazda RX-2 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 | 1977 Mazda RX-2 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | 2-Litre | RX-2 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2292 cc |
| Engine Type | in-line | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 960 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2480 mm |
