1966 AC Cobra vs. 2000 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2000 Ferrari 360 is newer by 34 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 15 more horse power than 2000 Ferrari 360. (395 HP @ 8500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2000 Ferrari 360. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 197 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 278 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm @ 4750 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 2000 Ferrari 360 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 360 |
Year Released | 1966 | 2000 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3586 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 395 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 373 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 85 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 295 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 | 1344 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4480 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 95 L |