1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750
To start off, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 is newer by 15 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1953 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (120 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 240 kg more than 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750.
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, 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 (168 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 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 | 1968 Alfa Romeo 1750 | |
| Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
| Model | 2-Litre | 1750 |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1779 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88.5 mm |
| 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 | 1080 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 45 L |
