1955 Austin A 55 vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1967 AC Cobra is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Austin A 55. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Austin A 55 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 359 more horse power than 1955 Austin A 55. (51 HP @ 4250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1955 Austin A 55. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC Cobra weights approximately 92 kg more than 1955 Austin A 55. 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 541 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Austin A 55. (110 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Austin A 55.
Compare all specifications:
| 1955 Austin A 55 | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Austin | AC |
| Model | A 55 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1955 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1489 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 51 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1055 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1570 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2530 mm | 2290 mm |
