1964 AC Cobra vs. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice
To start off, 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is newer by 11 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 5,733 cc (8 cylinders), 1975 Chevrolet Caprice is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 104 more horse power than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. (163 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice weights approximately 1012 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 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. (353 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1975 Chevrolet Caprice. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice has automatic transmission and 1964 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1964 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1975 Chevrolet Caprice will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1975 Chevrolet Caprice | |
| Make | AC | Chevrolet |
| Model | Cobra | Caprice |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1975 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 5733 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 163 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 353 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2022 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2030 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1390 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3100 mm |
