2003 AC Aceca vs. 1992 Ferrari 456
To start off, 2003 AC Aceca is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1992 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1992 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1992 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1992 Ferrari 456 (436 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 86 more horse power than 2003 AC Aceca. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 90 kg more than 2003 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, 1992 Ferrari 456 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1992 Ferrari 456 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 1992 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | 456 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1992 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 436 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 88.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1700 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
