1965 AC Aceca vs. 1996 AC Cobra
To start off, 1996 AC Cobra is newer by 31 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Aceca would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 197 more horse power than 1965 AC Aceca. (168 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 AC Cobra weights approximately 235 kg more than 1965 AC Aceca. 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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 370 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Aceca. (209 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1965 AC Aceca | 1996 AC Cobra | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Aceca | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1965 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2552 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 365 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5750 RPM |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 579 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 791 kg | 1026 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4070 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 90 L |
