1963 AC Cobra vs. 1991 Pontiac Firebird
To start off, 1991 Pontiac Firebird is newer by 28 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 131 more horse power than 1991 Pontiac Firebird. (140 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1991 Pontiac Firebird. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1991 Pontiac Firebird weights approximately 360 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 179 more torque (in Nm) than 1991 Pontiac Firebird. (244 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1991 Pontiac Firebird.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1991 Pontiac Firebird | |
Make | AC | Pontiac |
Model | Cobra | Firebird |
Year Released | 1963 | 1991 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3128 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 140 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 244 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 175 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2570 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 59 L |