1964 AC Cobra vs. 2012 Ferrari 599
To start off, 2012 Ferrari 599 is newer by 48 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 6,000 cc (12 cylinders), 2012 Ferrari 599 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Ferrari 599 (652 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 385 more horse power than 1964 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Ferrari 599 should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Ferrari 599 weights approximately 595 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, 2012 Ferrari 599 (620 Nm @ 6500 RPM) has 194 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Cobra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2012 Ferrari 599 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 2012 Ferrari 599 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 599 |
Year Released | 1964 | 2012 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 6000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 652 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8250 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 620 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1605 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4666 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1961 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1336 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2751 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 105 L |