1963 AC Cobra vs. 1971 Austin 3
To start off, 1971 Austin 3 is newer by 8 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 148 more horse power than 1971 Austin 3. (123 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1971 Austin 3. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Austin 3 weights approximately 440 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 @ 4500 RPM) has 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Austin 3. (218 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Austin 3.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1971 Austin 3 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Cobra | 3 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2910 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 123 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 218 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1490 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4720 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2940 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |