1966 AC Cobra vs. 1996 Toyota Lexcen
To start off, 1996 Toyota Lexcen is newer by 30 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 216 more horse power than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. (194 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 Toyota Lexcen weights approximately 238 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 347 more torque (in Nm) than 1996 Toyota Lexcen. (304 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1996 Toyota Lexcen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1996 Toyota Lexcen | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Lexcen |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1996 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 3791 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 194 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4870 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |
