1964 AC Cobra vs. 1955 Bentley S1
To start off, 1964 AC Cobra is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Bentley S1. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Bentley S1 would be higher. At 4,886 cc (6 cylinders), 1955 Bentley S1 is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Bentley S1 weights approximately 870 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. 1955 Bentley S1 has automatic transmission and 1964 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1964 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1955 Bentley S1 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1955 Bentley S1 | |
Make | AC | Bentley |
Model | Cobra | S1 |
Year Released | 1964 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 4886 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 0 HP |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 95.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 114.3 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 6.7:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1880 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5390 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |