1966 AC Cobra vs. 1966 Triumph 1300
To start off, both 1966 AC Cobra and 1966 Triumph 1300 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 353 more horse power than 1966 Triumph 1300. (57 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1966 Triumph 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 232 kg more than 1966 Triumph 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1966 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1966 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1966 Triumph 1300, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 549 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Triumph 1300. (102 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Triumph 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1966 Triumph 1300 | |
| Make | AC | Triumph |
| Model | Cobra | 1300 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 1296 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 57 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 102 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 73.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 76 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 915 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3940 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1570 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2460 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 53 L |
