2003 AC Cobra vs. 1975 Ferrari 208
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1975 Ferrari 208. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1975 Ferrari 208 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 182 more horse power than 1975 Ferrari 208. (168 HP @ 7700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1975 Ferrari 208. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Ferrari 208 weights approximately 88 kg more than 2003 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, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 214 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Ferrari 208. (186 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Ferrari 208.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1975 Ferrari 208 | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 208 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7700 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 186 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 66.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1150 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1220 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2560 mm |
