1958 AC 2-Litre vs. 1967 Porsche 906
To start off, 1967 Porsche 906 is newer by 9 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. Both 1958 AC 2-Litre and 1967 Porsche 906 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Porsche 906 (217 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1958 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Porsche 906 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 702 kg more than 1967 Porsche 906.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC 2-Litre | 1967 Porsche 906 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | 2-Litre | 906 |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 618 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2310 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 73 L |
