1961 AC Cobra vs. 1955 Oldsmobile 88
To start off, 1961 AC Cobra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Oldsmobile 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Oldsmobile 88 would be higher. At 5,318 cc (8 cylinders), 1955 Oldsmobile 88 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. (200 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1955 Oldsmobile 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Oldsmobile 88 weights approximately 720 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, 1955 Oldsmobile 88 (450 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1955 Oldsmobile 88 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Cobra | 1955 Oldsmobile 88 | |
Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
Model | Cobra | 88 |
Year Released | 1961 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 5318 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 450 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1700 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1990 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3110 mm |