1963 AC Cobra vs. 1970 Opel GT
To start off, 1970 Opel GT is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 AC Cobra 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 170 more horse power than 1970 Opel GT. (101 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Opel GT.
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 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Opel GT. (157 Nm @ 3100 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Opel GT.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1970 Opel GT | |
| Make | AC | Opel |
| Model | Cobra | GT |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1900 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 101 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1590 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1230 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2440 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
