1961 AC Cobra vs. 1956 Rover P4
To start off, 1961 AC Cobra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 148 more horse power than 1956 Rover P4. (108 HP @ 4250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1956 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Rover P4 weights approximately 468 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, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 159 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Rover P4. (206 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1956 Rover P4 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Cobra | P4 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2636 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 206 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1448 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
