1959 AC Ace vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, both 1959 AC Ace and 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa were released in the same year (1959). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (6 cylinders), 1959 AC Ace is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 113 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1959 Ferrari 500 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 210 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ace | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 74 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 890 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 88 L |
