1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1959 Ford 17M
To start off, 1959 Ford 17M is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1955 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 1959 Ford 17M. (59 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1955 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1959 Ford 17M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 205 kg more than 1959 Ford 17M. 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, 1955 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ford 17M. (120 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1955 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ford 17M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 AC 2-Litre | 1959 Ford 17M | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 2-Litre | 17M |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1697 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 120 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 76.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 7.1:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 55 L |
