1996 AC Cobra vs. 1975 Ferrari 308
To start off, 1996 AC Cobra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 308. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 308 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 118 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 308. (247 HP @ 7600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 308. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 308 weights approximately 239 kg more than 1996 AC Cobra.
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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 289 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 308. (290 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 308.
Compare all specifications:
1996 AC Cobra | 1975 Ferrari 308 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 308 |
Year Released | 1996 | 1975 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2927 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 247 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7600 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 290 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 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 | 1026 kg | 1265 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4240 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2350 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 140 L |