1963 AC Cobra vs. 1952 Ferrari 340 MM
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 340 MM. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 340 MM would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM (300 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1952 Ferrari 340 MM should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 340 MM weights approximately 39 kg more than 1963 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.
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1963 AC Cobra | 1952 Ferrari 340 MM | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 340 MM |
Year Released | 1963 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 4102 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1089 kg |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |