1961 AC Cobra vs. 1954 Buick 70
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 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Buick 70 would be higher. At 5,274 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Buick 70 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1954 Buick 70. (200 HP @ 4100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1954 Buick 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Buick 70 weights approximately 1003 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 70 (410 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 45 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1954 Buick 70 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra. 1954 Buick 70 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. 1954 Buick 70 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1954 Buick 70 | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Cobra | 70 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 5274 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 200 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 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1983 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3230 mm |
