1963 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Morgan 4
To start off, 1998 Morgan 4 is newer by 35 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 159 more horse power than 1998 Morgan 4. (112 HP @ 5750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1998 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 AC Cobra weights approximately 80 kg more than 1998 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 263 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Morgan 4. (160 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1998 Morgan 4 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | Cobra | 4 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1998 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 112 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 160 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
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 | 970 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1530 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |