Car comparison

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8vsAC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari F355 Spider

3.5 V8

380 hp3496 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1995-1999
VS

AC Ace

4.6 i V8 32V

326 hp4601 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCabriolet / convertible1997-2000

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    380 hp
    283 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    251 hp/t
    187 kW/t
    4.0 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    220 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    74/100
  • Best economy score
    62/100
  • Best practicality score
    31/100

AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Highest torque
    427 Nm
    315 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,510 kg
    3,329 lb
  • Lowest city consumption
    15.1 L/100 km
    15.6 mpg US
    18.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    10.5 L/100 km
    22.4 mpg US
    26.9 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
Power
380hp283kW
326hp243kW
Torque
363Nm268lb-ft
427Nm315lb-ft
Curb weight
1,515kg3,340lb
1,510kg3,329lb
Gross weight
1,700kg3,748lb
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Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
67.0s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph
Calculated
74.2s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.7s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
14.3s
Calculated
20.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
16.9L/100 km13.9mpg US16.7mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
26.1L/100 km9mpg US10.8mpg UK
15.1L/100 km15.6mpg US18.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
11.9L/100 km19.8mpg US23.7mpg UK
10.5L/100 km22.4mpg US26.9mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.6s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
251hp/t187kW/t114hp/1000 lb
Calculated
216hp/t161kW/t98hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
240Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
283Nm/t189lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
485km301mi
Calculated
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Displacement
3,496cc213cu in
4,601cc281cu in
Length
4,250mm167in
4,420mm174in
Width
1,900mm75in
1,870mm74in
Height
1,170mm46in
1,300mm51in
Wheelbase
2,450mm96in
2,470mm97in
Front track
1,514mm60in
1,590mm63in
Rear track
1,615mm64in
1,570mm62in
Trunk volume
220L
185L
Max trunk volume-
300L
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
2
Fuel tank
82L
90L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32VPowerTorque
  • Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: Power / Torque
  • AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V88,250 rpm6,000 rpm8,500 rpm
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V5,800 rpm4,600 rpm6,050 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.5 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.7 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
14.3 s
20.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.2 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.4 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.7 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.6 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
188 km/h
117 mph
169 km/h
105 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
326 hp
243 kW

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 has 54 hp more than AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V.

The biggest power difference is between AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V and Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8: 54 hp (40 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
427 Nm
315 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
1,510 kg
3,329 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
295 km/h
183 mph
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V84.7 s
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V5.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8 and AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
380 hp
283 kW
4.7 s
295 km/h
183 mph
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
326 hp
243 kW
5.7 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
FerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8
Power
380 hp
283 kW
0-100 km/h4.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
Power
326 hp
243 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,420 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrariF355 Spider3.5 V8ACAce4.6 i V8 32V
Power
380 hp
283 kW
326 hp
243 kW
Torque
363 Nm
268 lb-ft
427 Nm
315 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.7 s
5.7 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,515 kg
3,340 lb
1,510 kg
3,329 lb
Fuel consumption
16.9 L/100 km
13.9 mpg US
16.7 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
220 L
7.8 cu ft
Length
4,250 mm
167.3 in
Height
1,170 mm
46.1 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Length
4,420 mm
174.0 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Range score
485 km
301 mi
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Trunk score
220 L
7.8 cu ft
185 L
6.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
251 hp/t
187 kW/t
4.0 kg/hp
216 hp/t
161 kW/t
4.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8
Consumption16.9 L/100 km13.9 mpg US16.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km29.57 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi47.60 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,535 L670 US gal558 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,436 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari F355 Spider 3.5 V8

  • Has 54 hp more
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 35 km/h (22 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 35 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 35 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AC Ace 4.6 i V8 32V

  • Has 64 Nm more
  • Is 5 kg lighter

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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