1966 AC Cobra vs. 1966 Skoda 1202
To start off, both 1966 AC Cobra and 1966 Skoda 1202 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 366 more horse power than 1966 Skoda 1202. (44 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1966 Skoda 1202. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 42 kg more than 1966 Skoda 1202. 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 567 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Skoda 1202. (84 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Skoda 1202.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1966 Skoda 1202 | |
Make | AC | Skoda |
Model | Cobra | 1202 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1172 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 44 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 84 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 72 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1105 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4490 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1590 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2690 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 30 L |