1953 AC Ace vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 AC Ace would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1959 Ferrari 250 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (276 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 191 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 418 kg more than 1953 AC Ace. 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, 1959 Ferrari 250 GT (260 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 AC Ace. (149 Nm). This means 1959 Ferrari 250 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1953 AC Ace | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ace | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 1953 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 85 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 58.8 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 167 km/hour | 241 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |
