1948 AC 2-Litre vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456 is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 5,472 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 360 more horse power than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1948 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1948 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 413 more torque (in Nm) than 1948 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1948 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1948 AC 2-Litre | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 2-Litre | 456 |
Year Released | 1948 | 1992 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 5472 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 436 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
Torque | 137 Nm | 550 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4740 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 110 L |