1963 AC Cobra vs. 1948 Austin A 70
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 208 more horse power than 1948 Austin A 70. (63 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1948 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Austin A 70 weights approximately 220 kg more than 1963 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1948 Austin A 70 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Cobra | A 70 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1948 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2198 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 63 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 134 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1270 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4150 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 63 L |
