1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4
To start off, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 AC 2-Litre would be higher. At 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 (335 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 259 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 should accelerate faster than 1955 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 weights approximately 564 kg more than 1955 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.
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1955 AC 2-Litre | 1973 Ferrari 365 GT4 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 2-Litre | 365 GT4 |
Year Released | 1955 | 1973 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1884 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1810 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 65 L |