1999 AC Cobra vs. 1952 Ferrari 342 America
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Ferrari 342 America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Ferrari 342 America would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1952 Ferrari 342 America. (197 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1952 Ferrari 342 America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Ferrari 342 America weights approximately 65 kg more than 1999 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.
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1999 AC Cobra | 1952 Ferrari 342 America | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 342 America |
Year Released | 1999 | 1952 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4101 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 197 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1090 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4210 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 105 L |