1966 AC Cobra vs. 1955 Buick 40
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 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 176 more horse power than 1955 Buick 40. (234 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1955 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 Buick 40 weights approximately 578 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 204 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Buick 40. (447 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1955 Buick 40 | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Cobra | 40 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5277 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1725 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3110 mm |
