1961 AC Cobra vs. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom
To start off, 1961 AC Cobra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom would be higher. At 5,673 cc (8 cylinders), 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP) has 92 more horse power than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. (164 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom weights approximately 880 kg more than 1961 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. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom has automatic transmission and 1961 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1961 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1950 Rolls-Royce Phantom | |
| Make | AC | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Cobra | Phantom |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1950 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 5673 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 164 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.4:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1860 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3690 mm |
