1959 Austin A 135 vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1967 AC Cobra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 135 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 260 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 135. (150 HP @ 4100 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1959 Austin A 135 weights approximately 933 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 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 135. (308 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Austin A 135 | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Austin | AC |
| Model | A 135 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3993 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 150 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4100 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 308 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.3 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 111.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 7.6:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2080 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 34 L | 68 L |
