1953 AC Ace vs. 1952 Ferrari 195
To start off, 1953 AC Ace is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 195. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 195 would be higher. At 2,340 cc (12 cylinders), 1952 Ferrari 195 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 195 (129 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1953 AC Ace. (85 HP @ 4500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 195 should accelerate faster than 1953 AC Ace. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 195 weights approximately 188 kg more than 1953 AC Ace. 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.
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1953 AC Ace | 1952 Ferrari 195 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Ace | 195 |
Year Released | 1953 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1991 cc | 2340 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Horse Power | 85 HP | 129 HP |
Engine RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 762 kg | 950 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |