1963 AC Cobra vs. 1995 Chrysler Town & Country
To start off, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country is newer by 32 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 108 more horse power than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. (163 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1995 Chrysler Town & Country weights approximately 754 kg more than 1963 AC Cobra.
Because 1963 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1963 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1995 Chrysler Town & Country, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 134 more torque (in Nm) than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country. (289 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1995 Chrysler Town & Country.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1995 Chrysler Town & Country | |
| Make | AC | Chrysler |
| Model | Cobra | Town & Country |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1995 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3776 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 289 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1804 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3040 mm |
