1957 Abarth 750 vs. 1962 AC Cobra
To start off, 1962 AC Cobra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Abarth 750. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Abarth 750 would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 213 more horse power than 1957 Abarth 750. (43 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1957 Abarth 750. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 AC Cobra weights approximately 449 kg more than 1957 Abarth 750. 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, 1962 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 307 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Abarth 750. (58 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Abarth 750.
Compare all specifications:
| 1957 Abarth 750 | 1962 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 750 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1957 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 747 cc | 4265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 43 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 58 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 61 mm | 96.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 64 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 150 km/hour | 233 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 535 kg | 984 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |
