2003 AC Aceca vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (355 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2003 AC Aceca. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Aceca weights approximately 158 kg more than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
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, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1980 Ferrari 512 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4942 cc |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1452 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 | 110 L |
