1961 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Chrysler Newport
To start off, 1978 Chrysler Newport is newer by 17 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 5,210 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 95 more horse power than 1978 Chrysler Newport. (161 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 830 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 2 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Chrysler Newport. (363 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1978 Chrysler Newport | |
| Make | AC | Chrysler |
| Model | Cobra | Newport |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 5210 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 363 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1810 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5600 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3020 mm |
