1958 AC Ace vs. 1965 Ferrari 330GT
To start off, 1965 Ferrari 330GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 AC Ace would be higher. At 3,967 cc (12 cylinders), 1965 Ferrari 330GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 Ferrari 330GT should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 Ferrari 330GT weights approximately 536 kg more than 1958 AC Ace. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1965 Ferrari 330GT (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1965 Ferrari 330GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1965 Ferrari 330GT | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ace | 330GT |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 391 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1430 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |
