1962 AC Aceca vs. 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is newer by 50 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 4,500 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (570 HP @ 9000 RPM) has 402 more horse power than 1962 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Aceca.
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, 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia (539 Nm @ 6000 RPM) has 330 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Aceca | 2012 Ferrari 458 Italia | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | 458 Italia |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2012 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 2553 cc | 4500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 570 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 9000 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 539 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4526 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1938 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2649 mm |
