1961 AC Cobra vs. 1969 Fiat Campagnola
To start off, 1969 Fiat Campagnola is newer by 8 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 194 more horse power than 1969 Fiat Campagnola. (62 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1969 Fiat Campagnola. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Fiat Campagnola weights approximately 310 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
Because 1969 Fiat Campagnola is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1969 Fiat Campagnola will offer significantly more control. 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 237 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Fiat Campagnola. (128 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Fiat Campagnola.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1969 Fiat Campagnola | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Cobra | Campagnola |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1901 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 128 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1290 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1580 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2260 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 38 L |
