2002 AC Cobra vs. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT
To start off, 2002 AC Cobra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 412 GT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 412 GT would be higher. At 4,941 cc (12 cylinders), 1990 Ferrari 412 GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari 412 GT. (340 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari 412 GT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 412 GT weights approximately 825 kg more than 2002 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, 1990 Ferrari 412 GT (451 Nm @ 4200 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1990 Ferrari 412 GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Cobra | 1990 Ferrari 412 GT | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 412 GT |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 340 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 451 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 82 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 78 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1885 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2710 mm |
