1985 AC Cobra vs. 1989 Ferrari Mythos
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Mythos is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 AC Cobra would be higher. Both 1985 AC Cobra and 1989 Ferrari Mythos are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (376 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Mythos should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Mythos weights approximately 170 kg more than 1985 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, 1989 Ferrari Mythos (480 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Mythos will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1989 Ferrari Mythos | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | Mythos |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 376 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 480 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4500 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 | 1080 kg | 1250 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 96 L |
