1963 AC Cobra vs. 1963 Ferrari 156
To start off, both 1963 AC Cobra and 1963 Ferrari 156 were released in the same year (1963). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 84 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 156. (187 HP @ 9500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 156. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 588 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 156. 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 | 1963 Ferrari 156 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 156 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1486 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 9500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 462 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1010 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2330 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 119 L |
