1997 AC Cobra vs. 1975 Maserati Bora
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Maserati Bora. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Maserati Bora would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 58 more horse power than 1975 Maserati Bora. (307 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1975 Maserati Bora. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Maserati Bora weights approximately 399 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Maserati Bora. (470 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Maserati Bora.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1975 Maserati Bora | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Cobra | Bora |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1975 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4719 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 307 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4200 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 | 1425 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1100 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |
