1966 AC Cobra vs. 1971 Jensen SP
To start off, 1971 Jensen SP is newer by 5 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 7,206 cc (8 cylinders), 1971 Jensen SP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 25 more horse power than 1971 Jensen SP. (385 HP @ 4700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1971 Jensen SP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Jensen SP weights approximately 636 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 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Jensen SP. (557 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Jensen SP. 1971 Jensen SP has automatic transmission and 1966 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1966 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1971 Jensen SP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1971 Jensen SP | |
| Make | AC | Jensen |
| Model | Cobra | SP |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1971 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 7206 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 385 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4700 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 557 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 109.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95.3 mm |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 230 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1783 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4780 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
