1963 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Pininfarina Eta
To start off, 1996 Pininfarina Eta is newer by 33 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.
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. 1996 Pininfarina Eta 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. 1996 Pininfarina Eta will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1996 Pininfarina Eta | |
| Make | AC | Pininfarina |
| Model | Cobra | Eta |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1108 cc |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 0 HP |
| Top Speed | 217 km/hour | 140 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
