1966 AC Cobra vs. 1959 Skoda 440
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1959 Skoda 440. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1959 Skoda 440 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 372 more horse power than 1959 Skoda 440. (38 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1959 Skoda 440. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 212 kg more than 1959 Skoda 440. 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 577 more torque (in Nm) than 1959 Skoda 440. (74 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1959 Skoda 440.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1959 Skoda 440 | |
| Make | AC | Skoda |
| Model | Cobra | 440 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1959 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1089 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 74 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 68 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 935 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1610 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 47 L |
