1966 AC Cobra vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 1969 Ferrari Dino is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 103 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 464 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | Dino |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 57 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 225 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 | 1147 kg | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2350 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
