1966 AC Cobra vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1980 Ferrari 512 BB is newer by 14 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 55 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 305 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 191 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 277 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 | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 110 L |
