1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220
To start off, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,195 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 (83 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 45 kg more than 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220.
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, 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 (158 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 1955 Mercedes-Benz 220 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | 2-Litre | 220 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 83 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 158 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1275 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 100 L |
