1961 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1978 Toyota Celica 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 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 138 more horse power than 1978 Toyota Celica. (118 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Toyota Celica weights approximately 200 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 1961 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Toyota Celica. (215 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1978 Toyota Celica | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Celica |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2563 cc |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 215 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1660 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2640 mm |
