1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1970 Mercury Comet
To start off, 1970 Mercury Comet is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 4,092 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Mercury Comet is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1970 Mercury Comet (98 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1970 Mercury Comet should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Mercury Comet weights approximately 30 kg more than 1953 AC 2-Litre. 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, 1970 Mercury Comet (249 Nm @ 1600 RPM) has 113 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1970 Mercury Comet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1953 AC 2-Litre | 1970 Mercury Comet | |
Make | AC | Mercury |
Model | 2-Litre | Comet |
Year Released | 1953 | 1970 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4092 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 98 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 1600 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 93.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 99.3 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1360 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 57 L |