1957 AC Ace vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Ace would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1963 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 194 more horse power than 1957 AC Ace. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Ace weights approximately 44 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Ace | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ace | 250 LM |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1963 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 314 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 140 L |
