1985 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Ferrari 360
To start off, 2004 Ferrari 360 is newer by 19 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Ferrari 360 (400 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 177 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Ferrari 360 should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Ferrari 360 weights approximately 310 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, 1985 AC Cobra (407 Nm) has 34 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Ferrari 360. (373 Nm). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Ferrari 360.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2004 Ferrari 360 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 360 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3589 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 400 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 373 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| 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 | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4480 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 95 L |
