1964 AC Cobra vs. 1964 Lotus Elan
To start off, both 1964 AC Cobra and 1964 Lotus Elan were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 163 more horse power than 1964 Lotus Elan. (104 HP @ 6250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1964 Lotus Elan.
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.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1964 Lotus Elan | |
Make | AC | Lotus |
Model | Cobra | Elan |
Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 1558 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 104 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6250 RPM |
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 Length | 3850 mm | 3700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1150 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2140 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |