1963 AC Aceca vs. 1979 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1979 Ferrari 400 is newer by 16 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1979 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1979 Ferrari 400 (310 HP @ 6400 RPM) has 187 more horse power than 1963 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1979 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 1079 kg more than 1963 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, 1979 Ferrari 400 (392 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1979 Ferrari 400 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Aceca | 1979 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Aceca | 400 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 123 HP | 310 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6400 RPM |
Torque | 167 Nm | 392 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1973 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1320 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 118 L |