1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom 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 6,230 cc (8 cylinders), 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 1271 kg more than 1955 AC 2-Litre.
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. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1955 AC 2-Litre has manual transmission. 1955 AC 2-Litre will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 AC 2-Litre | 1959 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | AC | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | 2-Litre | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 6230 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 91.4 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 2591 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 6050 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2010 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 3690 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 104 L |
