1964 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Pontiac GTO
To start off, 2003 Pontiac GTO is newer by 39 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 5,665 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Pontiac GTO is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Pontiac GTO (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 83 more horse power than 1964 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 Pontiac GTO should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Pontiac GTO weights approximately 680 kg more than 1964 AC Cobra. 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. Let's talk about torque, 2003 Pontiac GTO (495 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Cobra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2003 Pontiac GTO will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Cobra. 2003 Pontiac GTO 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. 2003 Pontiac GTO will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 2003 Pontiac GTO | |
| Make | AC | Pontiac |
| Model | Cobra | GTO |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2003 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 5665 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 495 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 99 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.1:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4830 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
