1949 AC 2-Litre vs. 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is newer by 37 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 3,185 cc (8 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (270 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 47 kg more than 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS.
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, 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 168 more torque (in Nm) than 1949 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS 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 | 1986 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 2-Litre | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 1949 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3185 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 74 L |
