Car comparison

Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12vsAC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Ferrari 456M

GT 5.5 V12

442 hp5474 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe1998-2003
VS

AC Cobra (MK IV)

5.0 V8

370 hp4942 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2001

Comparison overview

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Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    310 km/h
    193 mph Unrestricted
    300 km/h
    186 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    442 hp
    330 kW
  • Largest trunk
    316 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    81/100
  • Best economy score
    49/100
  • Best practicality score
    48/100

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

  • Highest torque
    579 Nm
    427 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    900 kg
    1,984 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    411 hp/t
    307 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelFerrari456MGT 5.5 V12ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
442hp330kW
370hp276kW
Torque
550Nm406lb-ft
579Nm427lb-ft
Curb weight
1,690kg3,726lb
900kg1,984lb
Gross weight
2,100kg4,630lb
1,340kg2,954lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
82.4s99% target: 307 km/h / 191 mph
Calculated
52.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.2s
5.3s
0-200 km/h
15.5s
Calculated
15.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.0s
Calculated
5.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
21.6L/100 km10.9mpg US13.1mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
35.1L/100 km6.7mpg US8.0mpg UK
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
13.8L/100 km17mpg US20.5mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
13.1s
Calculated
13.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
262hp/t195kW/t119hp/1000 lb
Calculated
411hp/t307kW/t186hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
325Nm/t218lb-ft/ton
Calculated
643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
509km316mi
Calculated
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Displacement
5,474cc334cu in
4,942cc302cu in
Length
4,763mm188in
4,200mm165in
Width
1,920mm76in
1,746mm69in
Height
1,300mm51in
1,200mm47in
Wheelbase
2,600mm102in
2,285mm90in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,420mm56in
Rear track
1,606mm63in
1,485mm58in
Ground clearance
119mm5in
-
Trunk volume
316L
-
Max trunk volume-
270L
Doors
2
2
Seats
4
2
Fuel tank
110L
75L
CO2 emissions
495g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8PowerTorque
  • Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12: Power / Torque
  • AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V126,250 rpm4,500 rpm6,500 rpm
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V85,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricFerrari456MGT 5.5 V12ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.0 s
5.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.2 s
5.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.5 s
15.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
5.9 s
6.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.7 s
8.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.1 s
11.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.1 s
13.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
183 km/h
114 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
370 hp
276 kW

Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12 has 72 hp more than AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8 and Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12: 72 hp (54 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
579 Nm
427 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
900 kg
1,984 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V125.2 s
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V85.3 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12 and AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
411 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
442 hp
330 kW
5.2 s
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
370 hp
276 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
Ferrari456MGT 5.5 V12
Power
442 hp
330 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleFerrari456MGT 5.5 V12ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
442 hp
330 kW
370 hp
276 kW
Torque
550 Nm
406 lb-ft
579 Nm
427 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.2 s
5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
310 km/h193 mph
Restricted
300 km/h186 mph
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,690 kg
3,726 lb
900 kg
1,984 lb
Fuel consumption
21.6 L/100 km
10.9 mpg US
13.1 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
316 L
11.2 cu ft
Length
4,763 mm
187.5 in
Height
1,300 mm
51.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Range score
509 km
316 mi
-
CO2 score
495 g/km
-
Trunk score
316 L
11.2 cu ft
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
262 hp/t
195 kW/t
3.8 kg/hp
411 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleFerrari 456M GT 5.5 V12
Consumption21.6 L/100 km10.9 mpg US13.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km37.80 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi60.83 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used3,240 L856 US gal713 UK gal
Annual fuel cost5,670 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Ferrari 456M GT 5.5 V12

  • Has 72 hp more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 45 km/h (28 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 46 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

  • Has 29 Nm more
  • Is 790 kg lighter
  • Has 150 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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