1961 AC Cobra vs. 1980 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1980 Toyota Crown is newer by 19 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Toyota Crown weights approximately 430 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. 1980 Toyota Crown has automatic transmission and 1961 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1961 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1980 Toyota Crown will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Cobra | 1980 Toyota Crown | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Cobra | Crown |
Year Released | 1961 | 1980 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2759 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 0 HP |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |