1961 AC Cobra vs. 1954 Buick 40
To start off, 1961 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,279 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1954 Buick 40. (193 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 40 weights approximately 740 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. Let's talk about torque, 1954 Buick 40 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1954 Buick 40 | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Cobra | 40 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 5279 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 193 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 410 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1720 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3110 mm |
