1955 AC 2-Litre vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 53 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 3,586 cc, 2008 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 155 kg more than 1955 AC 2-Litre.
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, 2008 Ferrari 360 (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari 360 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
1955 AC 2-Litre | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 2-Litre | 360 |
Year Released | 1955 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3586 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 136 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.8:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
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 | 1475 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4680 mm | 370 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1560 mm | 370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 95 L |