1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 2005 Morgan 44
To start off, 2005 Morgan 44 is newer by 52 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, 2005 Morgan 44 (115 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Morgan 44 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 220 kg more than 2005 Morgan 44.
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, 2005 Morgan 44 (160 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 Morgan 44 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 | 2005 Morgan 44 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | 2-Litre | 44 |
Year Released | 1953 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1788 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 115 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 80.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1520 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |