1958 AC Ace vs. 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider
To start off, both 1958 AC Ace and 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider were released in the same year (1958). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,101 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 222 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 AC Ace weights approximately 40 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1958 Ferrari 340 Spider | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ace | 340 Spider |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 4101 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 850 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
