1998 AC Cobra vs. 1993 Ferrari 456
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1993 Ferrari 456. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1993 Ferrari 456 would be higher. At 5,474 cc (12 cylinders), 1993 Ferrari 456 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1993 Ferrari 456 (435 HP @ 6250 RPM) has 70 more horse power than 1998 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1993 Ferrari 456 should accelerate faster than 1998 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1993 Ferrari 456 weights approximately 669 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1993 Ferrari 456. (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1993 Ferrari 456. 1993 Ferrari 456 has automatic transmission and 1998 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1998 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1993 Ferrari 456 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1993 Ferrari 456 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 456 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1993 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 435 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6250 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4740 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
