1966 AC Cobra vs. 1966 Lotus Europa
To start off, both 1966 AC Cobra and 1966 Lotus Europa were released in the same year (1966). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 334 more horse power than 1966 Lotus Europa. (76 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1966 Lotus Europa. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 537 kg more than 1966 Lotus Europa. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 548 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lotus Europa. (103 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lotus Europa.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1966 Lotus Europa | |
| Make | AC | Lotus |
| Model | Cobra | Europa |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1468 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 103 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 610 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3980 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1080 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
