1966 AC Cobra vs. 1951 Buick 40
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 15 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Buick 40 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 291 more horse power than 1951 Buick 40. (119 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1951 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Buick 40 weights approximately 488 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 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1951 Buick 40 | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Cobra | 40 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3090 mm |
