1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1974 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1974 Ferrari Dino is newer by 21 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 2,417 cc (6 cylinders), 1974 Ferrari Dino is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 Ferrari Dino (193 HP @ 7600 RPM) has 117 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 Ferrari Dino 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 95 kg more than 1974 Ferrari Dino.
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, 1974 Ferrari Dino (226 Nm) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm). This means 1974 Ferrari Dino 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 | 1974 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | 2-Litre | Dino |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1974 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2417 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 76 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7600 RPM |
| Torque | 136 Nm | 226 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 92.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 59.9 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 | 1320 kg | 1225 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1150 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2350 mm |
