1966 AC Cobra vs. 1992 Ferrari 456M

To start off, 1992 Ferrari 456M is newer by 26 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, 1992 Ferrari 456M (437 HP) has 27 more horse power than 1966 AC Cobra. (410 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1992 Ferrari 456M should accelerate faster than 1966 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1992 Ferrari 456M weights approximately 623 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 1992 Ferrari 456M. (540 Nm). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1992 Ferrari 456M. 1992 Ferrari 456M has automatic transmission and 1966 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1966 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1992 Ferrari 456M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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