1997 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Maserati MC12
To start off, 2004 Maserati MC12 is newer by 7 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 5,998 cc (12 cylinders), 2004 Maserati MC12 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Maserati MC12 (622 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 257 more horse power than 1997 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Maserati MC12 should accelerate faster than 1997 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Maserati MC12 weights approximately 309 kg more than 1997 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, 2004 Maserati MC12 (652 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 AC Cobra. (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Maserati MC12 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 2004 Maserati MC12 | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Cobra | MC12 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 622 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 652 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5500 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 | 1335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2100 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 88 L |
