1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 2009 Ford E-250
To start off, 2009 Ford E-250 is newer by 59 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 4,606 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Ford E-250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Ford E-250 (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Ford E-250 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 360 kg more than 2009 Ford E-250.
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, 2009 Ford E-250 (388 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 252 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2009 Ford E-250 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre. 2009 Ford E-250 has automatic transmission and 1950 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1950 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2009 Ford E-250 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 AC 2-Litre | 2009 Ford E-250 | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 2-Litre | E-250 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 2009 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4606 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 225 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 388 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2020 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 2120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 132 L |
