1966 AC Cobra vs. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75
To start off, 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 is newer by 23 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 301 more horse power than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (109 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 weights approximately 113 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 416 more torque (in Nm) than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75. (235 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1989 Alfa Romeo 75.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1989 Alfa Romeo 75 | |
Make | AC | Alfa Romeo |
Model | Cobra | 75 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1989 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2393 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 235 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 90 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1260 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4340 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1670 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 49 L |