2002 AC Cobra vs. 1969 Ferrari Dino
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Ferrari Dino. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Ferrari Dino would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (177 HP @ 8000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1969 Ferrari Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Cobra weights approximately 16 kg more than 1969 Ferrari Dino. 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, 2002 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 213 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Ferrari Dino. (187 Nm @ 6500 RPM). This means 2002 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Ferrari Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 1969 Ferrari Dino | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | Dino |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1987 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 177 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 57 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 | 1044 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2350 mm |
