1963 AC Cobra vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 LM
To start off, both 1963 AC Cobra and 1963 Ferrari 250 LM 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 Ferrari 250 LM (317 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 250 LM should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 200 kg more than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM. (314 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 LM.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1963 Ferrari 250 LM | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 250 LM |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3286 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 317 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 290 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 | 1050 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1120 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 140 L |