2005 AC Cobra vs. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS
To start off, 2005 AC Cobra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 80 more horse power than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. (270 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS weights approximately 211 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 90 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS. (310 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 2005 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Cobra | 1990 Ferrari 328 GTS | |
| Make | AC | Ferrari |
| Model | Cobra | 328 GTS |
| Year Released | 2005 | 1990 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3186 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 270 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| 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 | 1062 kg | 1273 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4260 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1130 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2360 mm |
