1999 AC Aceca vs. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 1999 AC Aceca is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1989 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. Both 1999 AC Aceca and 1989 Ferrari 412 GT are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT (340 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 1999 AC Aceca. (322 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari 412 GT should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 375 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 AC Aceca (532 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 81 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT. (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Ferrari 412 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Aceca | 1989 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 532 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4200 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 | 1510 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 120 L |
