2005 AC Aceca vs. 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC would be higher. At 4,600 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Aceca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (335 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2005 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC should accelerate faster than 2005 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 60 kg more than 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC.
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, 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC (430 Nm @ 4600 RPM) has 23 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1971 Ferrari 365 GTC | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | 365 GTC |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 335 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 430 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1510 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
