2001 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Ferrari 612
To start off, 2005 Ferrari 612 is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,752 cc (12 cylinders), 2005 Ferrari 612 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Ferrari 612 (533 HP @ 7250 RPM) has 183 more horse power than 2001 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Ferrari 612 should accelerate faster than 2001 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Ferrari 612 weights approximately 780 kg more than 2001 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, 2005 Ferrari 612 (589 Nm) has 189 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Cobra. (400 Nm). This means 2005 Ferrari 612 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
2001 AC Cobra | 2005 Ferrari 612 | |
Make | AC | Ferrari |
Model | Cobra | 612 |
Year Released | 2001 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5752 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 533 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7250 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 589 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 89.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 76 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1840 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1960 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1350 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2960 mm |