1959 AC Ace vs. 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa
To start off, 1959 AC Ace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,953 cc (12 cylinders), 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (296 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 171 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 AC Ace weights approximately 94 kg more than 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa.
Let's talk about torque, 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa (300 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1958 Ferrari 250 Testarossa | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ace | 250 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7200 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1020 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 140 L |
