1963 AC Cobra vs. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood
To start off, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood 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 7,725 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (345 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 74 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood should accelerate faster than 1963 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood weights approximately 1173 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra. 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, 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood (679 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 256 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood has automatic transmission and 1963 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1963 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1971 Cadillac Fleetwood | |
Make | AC | Cadillac |
Model | Cobra | Fleetwood |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 7725 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 345 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 679 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 193 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 2223 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1420 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3380 mm |