1961 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT
To start off, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is newer by 44 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 5,733 cc (10 cylinders), 2005 Porsche Carrera GT is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (604 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 348 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Porsche Carrera GT weights approximately 400 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra. 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, 2005 Porsche Carrera GT (590 Nm @ 5750 RPM) has 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2005 Porsche Carrera GT will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 2005 Porsche Carrera GT | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | Carrera GT |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 10 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 604 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 8000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 590 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 12.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1380 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4620 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1930 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 92 L |
