1964 AC Cobra vs. 2006 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2006 Ferrari 612 is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2006 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ferrari 612 (541 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 274 more horse power than 1964 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1964 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, 2006 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Cobra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2006 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 2006 Ferrari 612 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 612 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 5752 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 541 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1340 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4910 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 110 L |
