1963 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Opel Rekord
To start off, 1978 Opel Rekord is newer by 15 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) has 171 more horse power than 1978 Opel Rekord. (100 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Opel Rekord. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Opel Rekord weights approximately 70 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 275 more torque (in Nm) than 1978 Opel Rekord. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1978 Opel Rekord.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1978 Opel Rekord | |
Make | AC | Opel |
Model | Cobra | Rekord |
Year Released | 1963 | 1978 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1978 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 423 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4600 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |