1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is newer by 20 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 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 304 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB 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 85 kg more than 1973 Ferrari 365 BB.
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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 274 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC 2-Litre | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 2-Litre | 365 BB |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4388 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 8.8:1 |
| 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 | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2520 mm |
