1998 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Ferrari 458
To start off, 2013 Ferrari 458 is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 AC Cobra would be higher. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Ferrari 458 weights approximately 509 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ferrari 458. (540 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ferrari 458. 2013 Ferrari 458 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. 2013 Ferrari 458 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1998 AC Cobra | 2013 Ferrari 458 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 458 |
Year Released | 1998 | 2013 |
Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 0 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 9000 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 540 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | 7-speed automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1535 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4527 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1937 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1211 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2650 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 86 L |