1964 AC Cobra vs. 1950 Rover P4
To start off, 1964 AC Cobra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Rover P4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Rover P4 would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1950 Rover P4. (74 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1950 Rover P4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Rover P4 weights approximately 380 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Rover P4. (150 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Rover P4.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1950 Rover P4 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Cobra | P4 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 2103 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 150 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 65.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1390 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4530 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1620 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
