1959 AC Aceca vs. 1998 AC Cobra
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 242 more horse power than 1959 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1959 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 AC Cobra weights approximately 132 kg more than 1959 AC Aceca. 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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 412 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 AC Aceca | 1998 AC Cobra | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Aceca | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1998 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1971 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 123 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 167 Nm | 579 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 894 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |
