1952 AC 2-Litre vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1975 Ferrari 208 is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 AC 2-Litre would be higher. Both 1952 AC 2-Litre and 1975 Ferrari 208 are equipped with a 1,991 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1975 Ferrari 208 (168 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 92 more horse power than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1975 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1952 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 170 kg more than 1975 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, 1975 Ferrari 208 (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 AC 2-Litre. (137 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1975 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1952 AC 2-Litre | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 2-Litre | 208 |
| Year Released | 1952 | 1975 |
| 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 | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 137 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
| 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 | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 80 L |
