1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1976 Ford Taunus
To start off, 1976 Ford Taunus is newer by 21 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 1,993 cc (6 cylinders), 1976 Ford Taunus is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 13 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus 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 205 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
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, 1976 Ford Taunus (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 13 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1976 Ford Taunus 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 | 1976 Ford Taunus | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 2-Litre | Taunus |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 149 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1115 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2590 mm |
