2004 AC Aceca vs. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT
To start off, 2004 AC Aceca is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Ferrari 250 GT would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 AC Aceca (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (276 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 AC Aceca weights approximately 330 kg more than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. 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, 2004 AC Aceca (407 Nm) has 147 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (260 Nm). This means 2004 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 AC Aceca | 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | 250 GT |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 2953 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 276 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 260 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 100 L |
