1961 AC Cobra vs. 1957 Talbot Lago America
To start off, 1961 AC Cobra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Talbot Lago America. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Talbot Lago America 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 150 more horse power than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (106 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1957 Talbot Lago America. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Talbot Lago America weights approximately 20 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 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Talbot Lago America. (212 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Talbot Lago America.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1957 Talbot Lago America | |
| Make | AC | Talbot |
| Model | Cobra | Lago America |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1957 |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2476 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
