1958 AC Ace vs. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT
To start off, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is newer by 10 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 4,390 cc (12 cylinders), 1968 Ferrari 365 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (320 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1958 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT should accelerate faster than 1958 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Ferrari 365 GT weights approximately 570 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, 1968 Ferrari 365 GT (363 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1968 Ferrari 365 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 AC Ace | 1968 Ferrari 365 GT | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ace | 365 GT |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1464 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4010 mm | 4960 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 100 L |
