1966 AC Cobra vs. 1951 Austin A 110
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Austin A 110. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Austin A 110 would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 280 more horse power than 1951 Austin A 110. (130 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1951 Austin A 110. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Austin A 110 weights approximately 828 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 364 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Austin A 110. (287 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Austin A 110.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1951 Austin A 110 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Cobra | A 110 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1951 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 130 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 287 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 87.3 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 111.1 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 6.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1975 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4880 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1860 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1710 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3040 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 34 L |