1954 AC Aceca vs. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,963 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (396 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 305 more horse power than 1954 AC Aceca. (91 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast should accelerate faster than 1954 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast weights approximately 650 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. Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast (475 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 326 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 AC Aceca. (149 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1954 AC Aceca | 1965 Ferrari 500 Superfast | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Aceca | 500 Superfast |
Year Released | 1954 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4963 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 91 HP | 396 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 149 Nm | 475 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 65 mm | 88 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 164 km/hour | 290 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 | 890 kg | 1540 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1290 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |