1962 AC Aceca vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 1982 Ferrari 208 is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Aceca would be higher. At 2,553 cc (6 cylinders), 1962 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1982 Ferrari 208 (217 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1982 Ferrari 208 should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1982 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 494 kg more than 1962 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1982 Ferrari 208 (240 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 31 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1982 Ferrari 208 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | 208 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 1990 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 217 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 240 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 79.5 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1285 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 74 L |
