2000 AC Cobra vs. 1953 Ferrari 250
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ferrari 250. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ferrari 250 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 133 more horse power than 1953 Ferrari 250. (217 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1953 Ferrari 250. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Ferrari 250 weights approximately 280 kg more than 2000 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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2000 AC Cobra | 1953 Ferrari 250 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 250 |
Year Released | 2000 | 1953 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2962 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 217 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 68 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 218 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 140 L |