1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1966 Ferrari 312
To start off, 1966 Ferrari 312 is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 2,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1966 Ferrari 312 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ferrari 312 (355 HP @ 10000 RPM) has 279 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ferrari 312 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 770 kg more than 1966 Ferrari 312.
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 | 1966 Ferrari 312 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 2-Litre | 312 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2988 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 355 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 10000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 550 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 3840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 880 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2410 mm |