1963 AC Cobra vs. 1953 Austin A 110
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Austin A 110 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 147 more horse power than 1953 Austin A 110. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1953 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1953 Austin A 110 weights approximately 925 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. Let's talk about torque, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm) has 136 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Austin A 110. (287 Nm). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1953 Austin A 110 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Cobra | A 110 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3992 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1975 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3040 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 34 L |
