1966 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 39 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, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish (454 HP @ 6800 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1966 AC Cobra. (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish should accelerate faster than 1966 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 763 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 109 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish. (542 Nm @ 5000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 2005 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
Make | AC | Aston Martin |
Model | Cobra | Vanquish |
Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5933 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 454 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6800 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 542 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 89 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79.5 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 322 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1910 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4670 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1930 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |