1959 Ferrari 250 GT vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1967 AC Cobra is newer by 8 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 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 172 more horse power than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Ferrari 250 GT weights approximately 93 kg more than 1967 AC Cobra.
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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 389 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT. (262 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Ferrari 250 GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Ferrari 250 GT | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Ferrari | AC |
| Model | 250 GT | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2952 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 238 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 262 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 73 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 58.8 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 230 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1240 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4710 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1720 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 100 L | 68 L |
