1963 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is newer by 33 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 4,943 cc, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 TR weights approximately 520 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 TR (501 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 78 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 Ferrari 512 TR will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1996 Ferrari 512 TR | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 512 TR |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 4943 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 501 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 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 | 1570 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
