2005 AC Aceca vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 2005 AC Aceca is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 Ferrari 512 M. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 Ferrari 512 M would be higher. At 4,942 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 121 more horse power than 2005 AC Aceca. (301 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 2005 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 AC Aceca weights approximately 55 kg more than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 AC Aceca. (407 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Aceca | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Aceca | 512 M |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4600 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 301 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| 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 | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4430 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1880 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2480 mm | 2560 mm |
