1961 Abarth 2400 vs. 1996 AC Cobra
To start off, 1996 AC Cobra is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 2400. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 2400 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 2400. (141 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 2400. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Abarth 2400 weights approximately 64 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 383 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 2400. (196 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 2400.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 2400 | 1996 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 2400 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1996 |
| Body Type | Convertible | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2321 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 141 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 579 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| 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 | 1090 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4650 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1630 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 90 L |
