1966 AC Cobra vs. 1972 Fiat 850
To start off, 1972 Fiat 850 is newer by 6 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 359 more horse power than 1972 Fiat 850. (51 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1972 Fiat 850.
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 582 more torque (in Nm) than 1972 Fiat 850. (69 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1972 Fiat 850.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1972 Fiat 850 | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Cobra | 850 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1972 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 847 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 51 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 69 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 153 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3660 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2040 mm |
