1966 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Bentley Continental
To start off, 1998 Bentley Continental is newer by 32 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, 1998 Bentley Continental (421 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 1966 AC Cobra. (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1998 Bentley Continental should accelerate faster than 1966 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Bentley Continental weights approximately 1303 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1998 Bentley Continental (875 Nm @ 2200 RPM) has 224 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 AC Cobra. (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM). This means 1998 Bentley Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 AC Cobra. 1998 Bentley Continental 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. 1998 Bentley Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1998 Bentley Continental | |
| Make | AC | Bentley |
| Model | Cobra | Continental |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| 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 | 421 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 875 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 104.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 99.1 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 2450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2060 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2970 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 100 L |
