1966 AC Cobra vs. 1990 Jaguar Kensington
To start off, 1990 Jaguar Kensington is newer by 24 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 115 more horse power than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (295 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.
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 218 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Jaguar Kensington. (433 Nm @ 3250 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Jaguar Kensington.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1990 Jaguar Kensington | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | Kensington |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1990 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5344 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 433 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 70 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4900 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2870 mm |
