1966 AC Cobra vs. 1955 Porsche 356
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 Porsche 356. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 Porsche 356 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 310 more horse power than 1955 Porsche 356. (100 HP @ 6200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1955 Porsche 356. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 297 kg more than 1955 Porsche 356. 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 532 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 Porsche 356. (119 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 Porsche 356.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1955 Porsche 356 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Cobra | 356 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1955 |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 100 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6200 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 119 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 850 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3960 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1680 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2110 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |