1963 AC Cobra vs. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT
To start off, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT is newer by 38 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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (365 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT weights approximately 490 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, 2001 Maserati 3200 GT (491 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT has automatic transmission and 1963 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1963 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Maserati 3200 GT will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 2001 Maserati 3200 GT | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Cobra | 3200 GT |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2001 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3217 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 491 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1540 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
