1963 AC Cobra vs. 1973 Mazda RX-4
To start off, 1973 Mazda RX-4 is newer by 10 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 157 more horse power than 1973 Mazda RX-4. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1973 Mazda RX-4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1973 Mazda RX-4 weights approximately 60 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 258 more torque (in Nm) than 1973 Mazda RX-4. (165 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1973 Mazda RX-4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1973 Mazda RX-4 | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Cobra | RX-4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1973 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2616 cc |
| Engine Type | V | dual-disk rotary |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
