1963 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Ferrari 400
To start off, 1978 Ferrari 400 is newer by 15 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 4,823 cc (12 cylinders), 1978 Ferrari 400 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1978 Ferrari 400 (335 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 64 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1978 Ferrari 400 should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Ferrari 400 weights approximately 780 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 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Ferrari 400. (422 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Ferrari 400.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1978 Ferrari 400 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 400 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 4823 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 335 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 422 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 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 | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1830 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 120 L |