1963 AC Cobra vs. 1987 Morgan 4
To start off, 1987 Morgan 4 is newer by 24 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 175 more horse power than 1987 Morgan 4. (96 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1987 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 225 kg more than 1987 Morgan 4. 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1987 Morgan 4. (132 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1987 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1987 Morgan 4 | |
| Make | AC | Morgan |
| Model | Cobra | 4 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1987 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1597 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 96 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 132 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 825 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
