1961 AC Cobra vs. 1973 Mazda 616
To start off, 1973 Mazda 616 is newer by 12 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 1973 Mazda 616. (79 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda 616. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 AC Cobra weights approximately 70 kg more than 1973 Mazda 616. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 241 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda 616. (124 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda 616.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1973 Mazda 616 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Cobra | 616 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1586 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 124 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 910 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4160 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2480 mm |
