1964 AC Cobra vs. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE
To start off, 1964 AC Cobra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 32 more horse power than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (235 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE weights approximately 420 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 181 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE. (245 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1963 Ferrari 250 GTE | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 250 GTE |
Year Released | 1964 | 1963 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 2951 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 245 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 73 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 58.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1430 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4710 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 140 L |