1961 AC Cobra vs. 1968 Jaguar XJ6
To start off, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Cobra 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 11 more horse power than 1968 Jaguar XJ6. (245 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Jaguar XJ6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Jaguar XJ6 weights approximately 700 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, 1968 Jaguar XJ6 (385 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 20 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Jaguar XJ6 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1968 Jaguar XJ6 | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | XJ6 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 4235 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 245 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 385 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| 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 | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1350 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 104 L |
