1966 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1996 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 30 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, 1996 Ferrari 512 M (422 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 1966 AC Cobra. (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1966 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 308 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 @ 3700 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari 512 M. (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari 512 M.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1996 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 422 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 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 | 1147 kg | 1455 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2560 mm |
