1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1966 Ford Falcon
To start off, 1966 Ford Falcon is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,782 cc (6 cylinders), 1966 Ford Falcon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Falcon (106 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Falcon should accelerate faster than 1958 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 201 kg more than 1966 Ford Falcon.
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, 1966 Ford Falcon (188 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 Ford Falcon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC 2-Litre | 1966 Ford Falcon | |
| Make | AC | Ford |
| Model | 2-Litre | Falcon |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2782 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 188 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1119 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 56 L |
