1966 AC Cobra vs. 1977 Porsche 936
To start off, 1977 Porsche 936 is newer by 11 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, 1977 Porsche 936 (573 HP @ 8500 RPM) has 163 more horse power than 1966 AC Cobra. (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 Porsche 936 should accelerate faster than 1966 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 AC Cobra weights approximately 447 kg more than 1977 Porsche 936.
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.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1977 Porsche 936 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 936 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1977 |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2142 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 573 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 8500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 700 kg |
