1961 AC Cobra vs. 1970 Humber Sceptre
To start off, 1970 Humber Sceptre 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 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 177 more horse power than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (79 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Humber Sceptre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Humber Sceptre weights approximately 12 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 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Humber Sceptre. (123 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Humber Sceptre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1970 Humber Sceptre | |
| Make | AC | Humber |
| Model | Cobra | Sceptre |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1723 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 123 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 992 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
