1963 AC Cobra vs. 2006 BMW 550
To start off, 2006 BMW 550 is newer by 43 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 4,801 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 BMW 550 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 BMW 550 (360 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 1963 AC Cobra. (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 BMW 550 should accelerate faster 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, 2006 BMW 550 (488 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 AC Cobra. (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2006 BMW 550 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 2006 BMW 550 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 550 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 4801 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 360 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 488 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
