1961 AC Cobra vs. 1961 Porsche 356
To start off, both 1961 AC Cobra and 1961 Porsche 356 were released in the same year (1961). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 121 more horse power than 1961 Porsche 356. (135 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1961 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Cobra weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 Porsche 356. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1961 Porsche 356 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 356 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 135 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 780 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
