1961 AC Cobra vs. 1970 Buick GS
To start off, 1970 Buick GS is newer by 9 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 5,724 cc (6 cylinders), 1970 Buick GS is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 66 more horse power than 1970 Buick GS. (190 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Buick GS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Buick GS weights approximately 650 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, 1970 Buick GS (394 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 29 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1970 Buick GS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1970 Buick GS | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Cobra | GS |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 5724 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 190 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 394 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1630 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
