1966 AC Cobra vs. 1960 Morgan 4
To start off, 1966 AC Cobra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Morgan 4. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Morgan 4 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 376 more horse power than 1960 Morgan 4. (34 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1960 Morgan 4. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 467 kg more than 1960 Morgan 4. 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 579 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Morgan 4. (72 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Morgan 4.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1960 Morgan 4 | |
Make | AC | Morgan |
Model | Cobra | 4 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1960 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 34 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 72 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1430 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1300 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2450 mm |