1985 AC Cobra vs. 1995 Ferrari 512 M
To start off, 1995 Ferrari 512 M is newer by 10 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 1995 Ferrari 512 M are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (423 HP @ 6750 RPM) has 200 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1995 Ferrari 512 M should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Ferrari 512 M weights approximately 375 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, 1995 Ferrari 512 M (500 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 93 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1995 Ferrari 512 M will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1995 Ferrari 512 M | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 512 M |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 423 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 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 | 1080 kg | 1455 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 |
