1997 AC Cobra vs. 1999 Ferrari F50
To start off, 1999 Ferrari F50 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1997 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1997 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Ferrari F50 (671 HP @ 10497 RPM) has 306 more horse power than 1997 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1999 Ferrari F50 should accelerate faster than 1997 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 AC Cobra weights approximately 26 kg more than 1999 Ferrari F50.
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 58 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 Ferrari F50. (521 Nm @ 8000 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 Ferrari F50.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1999 Ferrari F50 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | F50 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1999 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4698 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 671 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 10497 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 521 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 8000 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 | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 84 L |
