1959 Abarth 2200 vs. 1950 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1959 Abarth 2200 is newer by 9 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 2,161 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 Abarth 2200 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Abarth 2200 (135 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 59 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1959 Abarth 2200 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 266 kg more than 1959 Abarth 2200.
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, 1959 Abarth 2200 (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1959 Abarth 2200 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 2200 | 1950 AC 2-Litre | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 2200 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2161 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 135 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 73.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4460 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1290 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 52 L |