1964 AC Cobra vs. 1964 Volkswagen 1500
To start off, both 1964 AC Cobra and 1964 Volkswagen 1500 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 215 more horse power than 1964 Volkswagen 1500. (52 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1964 Volkswagen 1500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 AC Cobra weights approximately 80 kg more than 1964 Volkswagen 1500. 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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1964 Volkswagen 1500 | |
| Make | AC | Volkswagen |
| Model | Cobra | 1500 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 1493 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 52 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 930 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4200 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2430 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 40 L |
