1997 AC Cobra vs. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1980 Ferrari 512 BB would be higher. Both 1997 AC Cobra and 1980 Ferrari 512 BB are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (355 HP @ 6800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Ferrari 512 BB weights approximately 426 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 119 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB. (460 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Ferrari 512 BB.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1980 Ferrari 512 BB | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 512 BB |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 355 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6800 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 460 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4600 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 | 1452 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4410 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
