1997 AC Cobra vs. 2007 Ascari A10
To start off, 2007 Ascari A10 is newer by 10 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, 2007 Ascari A10 (625 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 260 more horse power than 1997 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Ascari A10 should accelerate faster than 1997 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ascari A10 weights approximately 254 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, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ascari A10. (560 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ascari A10.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 2007 Ascari A10 | |
| Make | AC | Ascari |
| Model | Cobra | A10 |
| Year Released | 1997 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 625 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 560 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 | 1280 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2636 mm |
