1964 AC Cobra vs. 1964 Rover P5
To start off, both 1964 AC Cobra and 1964 Rover P5 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 148 more horse power than 1964 Rover P5. (119 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1964 Rover P5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Rover P5 weights approximately 710 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 207 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 Rover P5. (219 Nm @ 2650 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 Rover P5.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1964 Rover P5 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Cobra | P5 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 2995 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 219 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2650 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 77.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 105 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1720 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2820 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
