1959 Abarth 850 vs. 1950 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1959 Abarth 850 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 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1950 AC 2-Litre is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1950 AC 2-Litre (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1959 Abarth 850. (70 HP @ 6800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1950 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1959 Abarth 850. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 756 kg more than 1959 Abarth 850. 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, 1950 AC 2-Litre (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM) has 56 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Abarth 850. (80 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1950 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Abarth 850.
Compare all specifications:
1959 Abarth 850 | 1950 AC 2-Litre | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 850 | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1959 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 847 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 70 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 6800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 80 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
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 | 570 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1150 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 30 L | 52 L |