1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1974 Fiat 124
To start off, 1974 Fiat 124 is newer by 24 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) has 17 more horse power than 1974 Fiat 124. (59 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1950 AC 2-Litre should accelerate faster than 1974 Fiat 124. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 416 kg more than 1974 Fiat 124. 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 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Fiat 124. (87 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1950 AC 2-Litre will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Fiat 124.
Compare all specifications:
1950 AC 2-Litre | 1974 Fiat 124 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | 2-Litre | 124 |
Year Released | 1950 | 1974 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1197 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 59 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 87 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1326 kg | 910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4050 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1630 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 38 L |