2000 AC Cobra vs. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa
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 Testarossa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1986 Ferrari Testarossa would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1986 Ferrari Testarossa is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (390 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2000 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa should accelerate faster than 2000 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Ferrari Testarossa weights approximately 600 kg more than 2000 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, 1986 Ferrari Testarossa (475 Nm) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Cobra. (400 Nm). This means 1986 Ferrari Testarossa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1986 Ferrari Testarossa | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | Testarossa |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1986 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 390 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 475 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.7:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 290 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 | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4490 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2560 mm |
