1963 AC Cobra vs. 1990 Mazda Eunos
To start off, 1990 Mazda Eunos is newer by 27 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mazda Eunos weights approximately 550 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. 1990 Mazda Eunos 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. 1990 Mazda Eunos will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1990 Mazda Eunos | |
| Make | AC | Mazda |
| Model | Cobra | Eunos |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3924 cc |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 250 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1600 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2760 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 85 L |
