1963 AC Cobra vs. 1950 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 13 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1950 Ferrari 166. (153 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1950 Ferrari 166. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 350 kg more than 1950 Ferrari 166. 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.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1950 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 166 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 700 kg |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |