1997 Maserati Shamal vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1997 Maserati Shamal is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1997 Maserati Shamal. (321 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1997 Maserati Shamal. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1997 Maserati Shamal weights approximately 173 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1997 Maserati Shamal. (444 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1997 Maserati Shamal.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 Maserati Shamal | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Maserati | AC |
| Model | Shamal | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3217 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 321 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 444 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1320 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2290 mm |
