1959 AC Ace vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 36 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 4,942 cc, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 298 more horse power than 1959 AC Ace. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 561 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 333 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Ace. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Ace.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Ace | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ace | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1520 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
