1963 AC Cobra vs. 1959 Austin A 35
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Austin A 35. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Austin A 35 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 237 more horse power than 1959 Austin A 35. (34 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1959 Austin A 35. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 360 kg more than 1959 Austin A 35. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 355 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Austin A 35. (68 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Austin A 35.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1959 Austin A 35 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Cobra | A 35 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 34 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 68 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3510 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1410 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 26 L |
