1958 Abarth 500 vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1967 AC Cobra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Abarth 500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Abarth 500 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) has 390 more horse power than 1958 Abarth 500. (20 HP) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1958 Abarth 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC Cobra weights approximately 702 kg more than 1958 Abarth 500. 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 619 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Abarth 500. (32 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Abarth 500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Abarth 500 | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 500 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1958 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 479 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 2 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 20 HP | 410 HP |
| Torque | 32 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 66 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 70 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 115 km/hour | 266 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 | 445 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 2980 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1330 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 1850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |
