1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1948 Jensen Straight 8
To start off, 1953 AC 2-Litre is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Jensen Straight 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Jensen Straight 8 would be higher. At 3,860 cc (8 cylinders), 1948 Jensen Straight 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Jensen Straight 8 (130 HP @ 4300 RPM) has 54 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Jensen Straight 8 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Jensen Straight 8 weights approximately 205 kg more than 1953 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.
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1953 AC 2-Litre | 1948 Jensen Straight 8 | |
Make | AC | Jensen |
Model | 2-Litre | Straight 8 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3860 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4300 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 85 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5110 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 86 L |