1963 AC Cobra vs. 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO
To start off, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO (300 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 135 kg more than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO. (294 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1967 Ferrari 250 GTO | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 250 GTO |
Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 294 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 254 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 | 915 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4410 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1230 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 133 L |