1963 AC Cobra vs. 2008 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2008 Ferrari 360 is newer by 45 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 425 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra.
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 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 2008 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 360 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3586 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 291 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 | 1475 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |
