1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1977 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1977 Ford Taunus is newer by 24 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, 1953 AC 2-Litre (76 HP) has 22 more horse power than 1977 Ford Taunus. (54 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1953 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1977 Ford Taunus. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 175 kg more than 1977 Ford Taunus. 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, 1953 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Ford Taunus. (91 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1953 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC 2-Litre | 1977 Ford Taunus | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 2-Litre | Taunus |
Year Released | 1953 | 1977 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1294 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 54 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 91 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 79.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1145 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 94 L |