1985 AC Cobra vs. 2002 Ferrari Maranello
To start off, 2002 Ferrari Maranello is newer by 17 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2002 Ferrari Maranello is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 Ferrari Maranello (509 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 189 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2002 Ferrari Maranello should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Ferrari Maranello weights approximately 500 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, 2002 Ferrari Maranello (589 Nm @ 5250 RPM) has 67 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 2002 Ferrari Maranello will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2002 Ferrari Maranello | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | Maranello |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2002 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 509 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 7250 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 589 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 5250 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 | 1175 kg | 1675 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1950 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1290 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 105 L |
