1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII is newer by 6 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 3,442 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Jaguar MK VIII is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (210 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 134 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 445 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. Let's talk about torque, 1959 Jaguar MK VIII (292 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Jaguar MK VIII 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 | 1959 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | 2-Litre | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 210 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1765 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1610 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3050 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 77 L |
