1956 AC Aceca-Bristol vs. 1984 Ferrari GTO
To start off, 1984 Ferrari GTO is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol would be higher. At 2,927 cc (8 cylinders), 1984 Ferrari GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1984 Ferrari GTO (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1984 Ferrari GTO should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari GTO weights approximately 865 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. 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, 1984 Ferrari GTO (496 Nm) has 329 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol. (167 Nm). This means 1984 Ferrari GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca-Bristol.
Compare all specifications:
1956 AC Aceca-Bristol | 1984 Ferrari GTO | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Aceca-Bristol | GTO |
Year Released | 1956 | 1984 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 400 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 496 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 80 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70.9 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 965 kg | 1830 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |