1996 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Ferrari F355
To start off, both 1996 AC Cobra and 1996 Ferrari F355 were released in the same year (1996). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 Ferrari F355 (380 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 15 more horse power than 1996 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 Ferrari F355 should accelerate faster than 1996 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Ferrari F355 weights approximately 744 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm) has 215 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Ferrari F355. (364 Nm). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Ferrari F355.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 1996 Ferrari F355 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | F355 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 364 Nm |
| 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 | 1770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2460 mm |
