1999 AC Ace vs. 2003 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2003 Ferrari 360 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Ace. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Ace would be higher. At 3,586 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Ferrari 360 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 1999 AC Ace. (351 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 259 kg more than 1999 AC Ace. 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, 1999 AC Ace (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Ferrari 360. (374 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1999 AC Ace will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Ace | 2003 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Ace | 360 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 351 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 79 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1284 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
