1964 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Jaguar XK
To start off, 2013 Jaguar XK is newer by 49 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 5,000 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Jaguar XK is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Jaguar XK (542 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 275 more horse power than 1964 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Jaguar XK should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Jaguar XK weights approximately 840 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, 2013 Jaguar XK (681 Nm @ 5500 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Cobra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2013 Jaguar XK will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 2013 Jaguar XK | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | XK |
| Year Released | 1964 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 5000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 542 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 681 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.5:1 |
| 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 | 1850 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4794 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2032 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1322 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2752 mm |
