1961 AC Cobra vs. 2010 Nissan Frontier
To start off, 2010 Nissan Frontier is newer by 49 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (261 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Nissan Frontier should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Nissan Frontier weights approximately 1336 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, 2010 Nissan Frontier (381 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2010 Nissan Frontier will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 2010 Nissan Frontier | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | Frontier |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 3952 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 261 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 381 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2316 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
