1966 AC Cobra vs. 1960 Austin Princess
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Austin Princess 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 292 more horse power than 1960 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1960 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Austin Princess weights approximately 1033 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 400 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1960 Austin Princess | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Cobra | Princess |
Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3993 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 118 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 251 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 2180 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5470 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |