1961 Abarth 600 vs. 1963 AC Cobra
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Abarth 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Abarth 600 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 224 more horse power than 1961 Abarth 600. (47 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1961 Abarth 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 455 kg more than 1961 Abarth 600. 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 357 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 Abarth 600. (66 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 Abarth 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 Abarth 600 | 1963 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 600 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 847 cc | 4727 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 47 HP | 271 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 66 Nm | 423 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 595 kg | 1050 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3300 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1390 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1410 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2010 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
