1966 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Rover 75
To start off, 2004 Rover 75 is newer by 38 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 154 more horse power than 2004 Rover 75. (256 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 Rover 75. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Rover 75 weights approximately 533 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 233 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Rover 75. (418 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Rover 75.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 2004 Rover 75 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Cobra | 75 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 4601 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 418 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 224 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1680 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1430 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 54 L |
