1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 56 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 5,441 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (493 HP @ 6100 RPM) has 417 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL weights approximately 369 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, 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL (700 Nm @ 2750 RPM) has 564 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL 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 | 2006 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2-Litre | CL |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2006 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5441 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 493 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 700 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 88 L |
