1961 AC Ace vs. 1950 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1961 AC Ace is newer by 11 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 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1961 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Ace (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Ace 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 513 kg more than 1961 AC Ace.
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, 1961 AC Ace (180 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Ace | 1950 AC 2-Litre | |
Make | AC | AC |
Model | Ace | 2-Litre |
Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 76 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 180 Nm | 136 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 65 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 7.8:1 | 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 | 813 kg | 1326 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3860 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 52 L |