1999 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider (375 HP @ 8250 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1999 AC Cobra. (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider weights approximately 665 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 AC Cobra (579 Nm) has 216 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider. (363 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1998 Ferrari 355 Spider | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 355 Spider |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3494 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 5 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 375 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 8250 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1180 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 110 L |
