1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1953 Ferrari 250
To start off, both 1953 AC 2-Litre and 1953 Ferrari 250 were released in the same year (1953). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,962 cc (12 cylinders), 1953 Ferrari 250 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1953 Ferrari 250 (217 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 141 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1953 Ferrari 250 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 140 kg more than 1953 Ferrari 250.
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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1953 AC 2-Litre | 1953 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 2-Litre | 250 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 140 L |