1999 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (187 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 830 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. 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 Aceca (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa. (205 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1959 Ferrari 500 Testarossa | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | 500 Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 1983 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
