1959 Porsche 356 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 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Porsche 356 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 310 more horse power than 1959 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1959 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC Cobra weights approximately 292 kg more than 1959 Porsche 356. 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 530 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Porsche 356. (121 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Porsche 356 | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Porsche | AC |
| Model | 356 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1498 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | boxer | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 121 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 85 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 66 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 855 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3960 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1320 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2110 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 52 L | 68 L |
