1959 AC Ace vs. 1985 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1985 Ferrari 400 is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Ace would be higher. At 4,822 cc (12 cylinders), 1985 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Ferrari 400 (306 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 181 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 936 kg more than 1959 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, 1985 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1985 Ferrari 400 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ace | 400 |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4822 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 306 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 392 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1830 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 120 L |
