1956 AC Aceca-Bristol vs. 1950 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 361 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol.
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, 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol | 1950 AC 2-Litre | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Aceca-Bristol | 2-Litre |
| Year Released | 1956 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1326 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 52 L |
