1962 AC Cobra vs. 2011 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2011 Ferrari 599 is newer by 49 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2011 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 396 more horse power than 1962 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 621 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, 2011 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 2011 Ferrari 599 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 599 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 6000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 652 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 335 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 | 984 kg | 1605 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4666 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1961 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1336 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |
