1965 AC Aceca vs. 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1965 AC Aceca is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 2,552 cc (6 cylinders), 1965 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa (187 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Aceca weights approximately 111 kg more than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
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, 1965 AC Aceca (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 4 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1965 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
1965 AC Aceca | 1957 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Aceca | 500 Testarossa |
Year Released | 1965 | 1957 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2552 cc | 1985 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 168 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 209 Nm | 205 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
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 | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 88 L |