1957 AC Aceca vs. 1965 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca would be higher. At 3,286 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 250 LM is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 AC Aceca weights approximately 44 kg more than 1965 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1965 Ferrari 250 LM (313 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 146 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 250 LM will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1957 AC Aceca | 1965 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Aceca | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1957 | 1965 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 313 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 77 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2400 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 140 L |