1985 AC Cobra vs. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa
To start off, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa 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. At 4,943 cc (12 cylinders), 1989 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa (385 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1989 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 450 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 Testarossa (500 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1989 Ferrari Testarossa 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 Testarossa | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1989 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4943 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 500 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 | 1530 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1140 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2560 mm |
