2003 AC Cobra vs. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 30 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1973 Ferrari 365 BB. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1973 Ferrari 365 BB would be higher. At 4,388 cc, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (380 HP @ 7500 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2003 AC Cobra. (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB should accelerate faster than 2003 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Ferrari 365 BB weights approximately 173 kg more than 2003 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, 1973 Ferrari 365 BB (410 Nm) has 10 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 AC Cobra. (400 Nm). This means 1973 Ferrari 365 BB will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1973 Ferrari 365 BB | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 365 BB |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1973 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4388 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 380 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7500 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4380 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
