1961 AC Cobra vs. 2007 Nissan Hardbody
To start off, 2007 Nissan Hardbody is newer by 46 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 115 more horse power than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (141 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Nissan Hardbody weights approximately 704 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 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Nissan Hardbody. (314 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Nissan Hardbody.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Cobra | 2007 Nissan Hardbody | |
Make | AC | Nissan |
Model | Cobra | Hardbody |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2953 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 314 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.9:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 1684 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5180 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2960 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |