1961 AC Cobra vs. 2011 Ascari KZ1
To start off, 2011 Ascari KZ1 is newer by 50 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 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 Ascari KZ1 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (500 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Ascari KZ1 should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Ascari KZ1 weights approximately 370 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, 2011 Ascari KZ1 (550 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 185 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2011 Ascari KZ1 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 2011 Ascari KZ1 | |
| Make | AC | Ascari |
| Model | Cobra | KZ1 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 4941 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 500 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 550 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| 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 | 1350 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1138 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2636 mm |
