1953 AC 2-Litre vs. 1989 Ferrari F1 89
To start off, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is newer by 36 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 3,498 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari F1 89 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 (593 HP @ 12500 RPM) has 517 more horse power than 1953 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari F1 89 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 805 kg more than 1989 Ferrari F1 89.
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 | 1989 Ferrari F1 89 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 2-Litre | F1 89 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1989 |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 593 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 12500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 2140 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 960 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2860 mm |