1963 AC Cobra vs. 1952 Austin A 40
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 40 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 233 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 40. (38 HP @ 4300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 78 kg more than 1952 Austin A 40. 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 343 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 40. (80 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1952 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Cobra | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 80 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 972 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 48 L |
