1963 AC Cobra vs. 1990 Ferrari 348
To start off, 1990 Ferrari 348 is newer by 27 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, 1990 Ferrari 348 (295 HP @ 7200 RPM) has 24 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1990 Ferrari 348 should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 348 weights approximately 415 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 99 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 348. (324 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 348.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1990 Ferrari 348 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 348 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3405 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 295 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7200 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 324 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 1465 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1170 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |