1945 Austin 16 vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1967 AC Cobra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1945 Austin 16. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1945 Austin 16 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1945 Austin 16. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1945 Austin 16. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1945 Austin 16 weights approximately 133 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 504 more torque (in Nm) than 1945 Austin 16. (147 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1945 Austin 16.
Compare all specifications:
1945 Austin 16 | 1967 AC Cobra | |
Make | Austin | AC |
Model | 16 | Cobra |
Year Released | 1945 | 1967 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2200 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 147 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.4 mm | 107.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 121 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1280 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4350 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1690 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |