1957 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Ferrari 801 F1
To start off, both 1957 AC Aceca and 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 were released in the same year (1957). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,486 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 (271 HP @ 8400 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Aceca weights approximately 240 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 801 F1.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 AC Aceca | 1957 Ferrari 801 F1 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | 801 F1 |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 654 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1450 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 970 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
