2000 AC Aceca vs. 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. (340 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 111 kg more than 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi. 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, 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1981 Ferrari 512 BBi | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | 512 BBi |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1981 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1499 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 120 L |
