1966 AC Cobra vs. 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III
To start off, 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra 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 264 more horse power than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (146 HP @ 5250 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III weights approximately 33 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 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III. (165 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1967 Austin-Healey 3000 Mk III | |
| Make | AC | Austin-Healey |
| Model | Cobra | 3000 Mk III |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2912 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 146 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5250 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 83.4 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 195 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1180 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4010 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1530 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
