1963 AC Cobra vs. 1963 Ferrari 330
To start off, both 1963 AC Cobra and 1963 Ferrari 330 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 330 (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 Ferrari 330 should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 402 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 32 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1963 Ferrari 330 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 330 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1963 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3967 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 296 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 391 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1452 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4380 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |