1970 AC 428 vs. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti
To start off, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 AC 428. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 AC 428 would be higher. At 7,003 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 AC 428 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti (532 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 234 more horse power than 1970 AC 428. (298 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti should accelerate faster than 1970 AC 428. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti weights approximately 295 kg more than 1970 AC 428. 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, 1970 AC 428 (640 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 52 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti. (588 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1970 AC 428 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti.
Compare all specifications:
1970 AC 428 | 2010 Ferrari 612 Scaglietti | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | 428 | 612 Scaglietti |
Year Released | 1970 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 7003 cc | 5700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 298 HP | 532 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 640 Nm | 588 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1430 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4902 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1956 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1344 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2450 mm | 2949 mm |