1966 AC Cobra vs. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow
To start off, 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow is newer by 10 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow weights approximately 1007 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. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow 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. 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1976 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow | |
| Make | AC | Rolls-Royce |
| Model | Cobra | Silver Shadow |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1976 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 6750 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 104.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 2154 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5180 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3060 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 107 L |
