1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1977 Ford Megastar II

To start off, 1977 Ford Megastar II is newer by 25 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 1,993 cc, 1977 Ford Megastar II is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ford Megastar II (108 HP @ 5300 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ford Megastar II 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 400 kg more than 1977 Ford Megastar II.

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 Ford Megastar II (170 Nm) has 33 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm). This means 1977 Ford Megastar II will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 AC 2-Litre. 1977 Ford Megastar II has automatic transmission and 1952 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1952 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1977 Ford Megastar II will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

Compare all specifications:

1952 AC 2-Litre 1977 Ford Megastar II
Make AC Ford
Model 2-Litre Megastar II
Year Released 1952 1977
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 1991 cc 1993 cc
Horse Power 76 HP 108 HP
Engine RPM 4500 RPM 5300 RPM
Torque 137 Nm 170 Nm
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Automatic
Number of Seats 5 seats 4 seats
Vehicle Weight 1320 kg 920 kg


 

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