1964 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Toyota Celica
To start off, 1985 Toyota Celica is newer by 21 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 147 more horse power than 1985 Toyota Celica. (120 HP @ 6600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Toyota Celica. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Toyota Celica weights approximately 90 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 276 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Toyota Celica. (150 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Toyota Celica.
Compare all specifications:
1964 AC Cobra | 1985 Toyota Celica | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Cobra | Celica |
Year Released | 1964 | 1985 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4737 cc | 1587 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 267 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6600 RPM |
Torque | 426 Nm | 150 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 77 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1100 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4460 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2530 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |