1963 Ferrari 330 vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1967 AC Cobra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 330. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 330 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 114 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 330. (296 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 330. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 330 weights approximately 305 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 260 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 330. (391 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 330.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 Ferrari 330 | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Ferrari | AC |
| Model | 330 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3967 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 296 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 391 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.8:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1452 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1760 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
