1954 AC Aceca vs. 1951 Ferrari 212
To start off, 1954 AC Aceca is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Ferrari 212. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Ferrari 212 would be higher. At 2,562 cc (12 cylinders), 1951 Ferrari 212 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1951 Ferrari 212 (169 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 78 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1951 Ferrari 212 should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Ferrari 212 weights approximately 110 kg more than 1954 AC Aceca. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1951 Ferrari 212 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Aceca | 212 |
Year Released | 1954 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2562 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 169 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 58.8 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 187 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 1000 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 159 L |