1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria
To start off, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is newer by 57 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 4,601 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ford Crown Victoria is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (225 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria should accelerate faster than 1955 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria weights approximately 520 kg more than 1955 AC 2-Litre. 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, 2012 Ford Crown Victoria (369 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 233 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 AC 2-Litre. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria 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. 2012 Ford Crown Victoria will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1955 AC 2-Litre | 2012 Ford Crown Victoria | |
Make | AC | Ford |
Model | 2-Litre | Crown Victoria |
Year Released | 1955 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4601 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 225 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 369 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 90.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 89.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2920 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 72 L |