1964 AC Cobra vs. 1986 Toyota Model F
To start off, 1986 Toyota Model F is newer by 22 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 188 more horse power than 1986 Toyota Model F. (79 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1986 Toyota Model F. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1986 Toyota Model F weights approximately 292 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 286 more torque (in Nm) than 1986 Toyota Model F. (140 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1986 Toyota Model F. 1986 Toyota Model F 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. 1986 Toyota Model F will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1986 Toyota Model F | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Model F |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1986 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 1812 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 79 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 78 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1302 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2240 mm |
