2000 AC Cobra vs. 1958 Maserati GT 3500
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 42 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Maserati GT 3500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Maserati GT 3500 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 154 more horse power than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (196 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Maserati GT 3500 weights approximately 140 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. Let's talk about torque, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 55 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Maserati GT 3500. (345 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Maserati GT 3500.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1958 Maserati GT 3500 | |
| Make | AC | Maserati |
| Model | Cobra | GT 3500 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3483 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 196 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 345 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2610 mm |
