2002 AC Aceca vs. 1982 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1982 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1982 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1982 Ferrari 208. (155 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1982 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 374 kg more than 1982 Ferrari 208. 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, 2002 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1982 Ferrari 208. (170 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1982 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1982 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | 208 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1982 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1236 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4240 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 74 L |
