1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 33 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. Both 1949 AC 2-Litre and 1982 Ferrari 208 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (155 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 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 84 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208.
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, 1982 Ferrari 208 (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1949 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1949 AC 2-Litre | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 2-Litre | 208 |
Year Released | 1949 | 1982 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 155 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 170 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 66.8 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1236 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 74 L |