1964 AC Cobra vs. 1971 Nissan Skyline
To start off, 1971 Nissan Skyline is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 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 131 more horse power than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (136 HP @ 7000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1971 Nissan Skyline. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Nissan Skyline weights approximately 110 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 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Nissan Skyline. (180 Nm @ 5600 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Nissan Skyline.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1971 Nissan Skyline | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | Skyline |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 1989 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 136 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 7000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1120 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2650 mm |
