1966 AC Cobra vs. 1984 Ferrari Mondial
To start off, 1984 Ferrari Mondial is newer by 18 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 172 more horse power than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (238 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1984 Ferrari Mondial weights approximately 358 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 386 more torque (in Nm) than 1984 Ferrari Mondial. (265 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1984 Ferrari Mondial.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1984 Ferrari Mondial | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | Mondial |
Year Released | 1966 | 1984 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 238 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 265 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 71 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1505 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1260 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 74 L |