2000 AC Cobra vs. 1986 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1986 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari 208 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 96 more horse power than 1986 Ferrari 208. (254 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1986 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 72 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 71 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Ferrari 208. (329 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1986 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 208 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 254 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 329 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2360 mm |
