1950 AC 2-Litre vs. 1977 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1977 Ferrari 308 is newer by 27 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 Ferrari 308 (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1950 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 46 kg more than 1977 Ferrari 308.
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, 1977 Ferrari 308 (266 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 130 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1977 Ferrari 308 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1950 AC 2-Litre | 1977 Ferrari 308 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 2-Litre | 308 |
| Year Released | 1950 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2927 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 238 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 266 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
| 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 | 1326 kg | 1280 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 |
