1960 Abarth 700 vs. 1966 AC Cobra
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Abarth 700. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Abarth 700 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 347 more horse power than 1960 Abarth 700. (63 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1960 Abarth 700. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 577 kg more than 1960 Abarth 700. 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 581 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Abarth 700. (70 Nm @ 5800 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Abarth 700.
Compare all specifications:
1960 Abarth 700 | 1966 AC Cobra | |
Make | Abarth | AC |
Model | 700 | Cobra |
Year Released | 1960 | 1966 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 696 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 63 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 70 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5800 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 180 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 | 570 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3480 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1360 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1110 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 27 L | 68 L |