1966 AC Cobra vs. 1974 Porsche 911
To start off, 1974 Porsche 911 is newer by 8 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 245 more horse power than 1974 Porsche 911. (165 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1974 Porsche 911. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 27 kg more than 1974 Porsche 911. 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Porsche 911. (235 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Porsche 911.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1974 Porsche 911 | |
Make | AC | Porsche |
Model | Cobra | 911 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1974 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Rear |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2687 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | boxer |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 165 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.5:1 |
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 | 1120 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4300 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1330 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2270 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 79 L |