1999 AC Aceca vs. 2005 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2005 Ferrari F430 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1999 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1999 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari F430 (485 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1999 AC Aceca. (322 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Aceca weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Ferrari F430.
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 67 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Ferrari F430. (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM). This means 1999 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Ferrari F430.
Compare all specifications:
1999 AC Aceca | 2005 Ferrari F430 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Aceca | F430 |
Year Released | 1999 | 2005 |
Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4308 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 322 HP | 485 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 532 Nm | 465 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1450 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4520 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2510 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 108 L |