1961 AC Cobra vs. 1957 AC Aceca
To start off, 1961 AC Cobra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 AC Aceca 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 131 more horse power than 1957 AC Aceca. (125 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1957 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Cobra weights approximately 86 kg more than 1957 AC Aceca. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 198 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 AC Aceca. (167 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1957 AC Aceca | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Cobra | Aceca |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 125 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 167 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |
