1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1971 Ford Mustang
To start off, 1971 Ford Mustang is newer by 16 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 4,726 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Ford Mustang is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ford Mustang (251 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ford Mustang should accelerate faster than 1955 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 320 kg more than 1971 Ford Mustang.
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, 1971 Ford Mustang (146 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm). This means 1971 Ford Mustang will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1955 AC 2-Litre | 1971 Ford Mustang | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 2-Litre | Mustang |
Year Released | 1955 | 1971 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4726 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 251 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5700 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 146 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 101.6 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 72.9 mm |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1000 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2780 mm |