1959 Skoda 440 vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1965 AC Cobra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 229 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1965 AC Cobra weights approximately 75 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440. 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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 352 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1959 Skoda 440 | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Skoda | AC |
| Model | 440 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1959 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1089 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 38 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 74 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 68 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 935 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1610 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2410 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 47 L | 68 L |
