1961 AC Cobra vs. 2011 Subaru Legacy
To start off, 2011 Subaru Legacy 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 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Subaru Legacy (265 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra.
Because 2011 Subaru Legacy is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Subaru Legacy will offer significantly more control. 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 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Subaru Legacy. (349 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1961 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Subaru Legacy.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 2011 Subaru Legacy | |
| Make | AC | Subaru |
| Model | Cobra | Legacy |
| Year Released | 1961 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | boxer |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 265 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 349 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4735 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1821 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1506 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2751 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
