1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1966 Ford GT 40
To start off, 1966 Ford GT 40 is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 4,195 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 Ford GT 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford GT 40 (350 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford GT 40 should accelerate faster than 1952 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 184 kg more than 1966 Ford GT 40.
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, 1952 AC 2-Litre (137 Nm) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford GT 40. (85 Nm). This means 1952 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford GT 40.
Compare all specifications:
1952 AC 2-Litre | 1966 Ford GT 40 | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 2-Litre | GT 40 |
Year Released | 1952 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4195 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 350 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 85 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 95.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1136 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4150 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1040 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2420 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 125 L |