1963 AC Cobra vs. 1971 Fiat 850
To start off, 1971 Fiat 850 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 220 more horse power than 1971 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat 850.
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 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1971 Fiat 850 | |
Make | AC | Fiat |
Model | Cobra | 850 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1971 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 847 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 51 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 69 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3660 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1510 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2040 mm |