2003 AC Aceca vs. 2008 Ferrari F430
To start off, 2008 Ferrari F430 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Ferrari F430 (490 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 2003 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Ferrari F430 should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari F430 weights approximately 15 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, 2008 Ferrari F430 (465 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 58 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Ferrari F430 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Aceca. 2008 Ferrari F430 has automatic transmission and 2003 AC Aceca has manual transmission. 2003 AC Aceca will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Ferrari F430 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Aceca | 2008 Ferrari F430 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | F430 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4309 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 490 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 465 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1525 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1240 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
