1962 AC Cobra vs. 1951 Jaguar XK
To start off, 1962 AC Cobra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar XK. (158 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar XK. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar XK weights approximately 312 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 75 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar XK. (290 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1951 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | XK |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 158 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 201 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1296 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4430 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2600 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
