1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1957 Ferrari 246
To start off, 1957 Ferrari 246 is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1949 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1949 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,417 cc (6 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 246 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 246 (277 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 201 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 246 should accelerate faster than 1949 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1949 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 760 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 246.
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.
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1949 AC 2-Litre | 1957 Ferrari 246 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 2-Litre | 246 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2417 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 277 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 560 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 990 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2170 mm |