1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1979 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 308 is newer by 26 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 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 308 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 308 (255 HP @ 7700 RPM) has 179 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 308 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 45 kg more than 1953 AC 2-Litre. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1979 Ferrari 308 (283 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 308 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 | 1979 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 2-Litre | 308 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 255 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
Torque | 136 Nm | 283 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 71 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1365 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4310 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1720 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2560 mm |