1964 AC Cobra vs. 1961 AC Cobra
To start off, 1964 AC Cobra is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Cobra 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 11 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 AC Cobra weights approximately 30 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra. 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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 61 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1961 AC Cobra | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Cobra | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1961 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 4265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
