1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1987 Ford Sierra
To start off, 1987 Ford Sierra is newer by 32 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 (4 cylinders), 1987 Ford Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1987 Ford Sierra (224 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1987 Ford Sierra 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 113 kg more than 1987 Ford Sierra.
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, 1987 Ford Sierra (285 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 149 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1987 Ford Sierra 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 | 1987 Ford Sierra | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 2-Litre | Sierra |
Year Released | 1955 | 1987 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 224 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 285 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1207 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4430 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2540 mm |