1962 AC Cobra vs. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is newer by 26 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (12 cylinders), 1988 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 129 more horse power than 1962 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1988 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 601 kg more than 1962 AC Cobra. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1988 Ferrari Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1988 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1988 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1988 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 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 | 984 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
