1961 AC Cobra vs. 1971 Triumph 1500
To start off, 1971 Triumph 1500 is newer by 10 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 196 more horse power than 1971 Triumph 1500. (60 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Cobra weights approximately 15 kg more than 1971 Triumph 1500. 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. Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph 1500. (110 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph 1500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1971 Triumph 1500 | |
| Make | AC | Triumph |
| Model | Cobra | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1971 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 60 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 110 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 965 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
