1962 AC Aceca vs. 1988 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 26 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 3,186 cc (8 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Mondial is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (271 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Mondial should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 576 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, 1988 Ferrari Mondial (304 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 137 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Mondial will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 1988 Ferrari Mondial | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | Mondial |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 125 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1470 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4540 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1270 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 86 L |
