1966 AC Cobra vs. 2007 Porsche 911

To start off, 2007 Porsche 911 is newer by 41 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, 2007 Porsche 911 (473 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 63 more horse power than 1966 AC Cobra. (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 should accelerate faster than 1966 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Porsche 911 weights approximately 443 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.

Because 2007 Porsche 911 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Porsche 911 will offer significantly more control. 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Porsche 911. (620 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Porsche 911. 2007 Porsche 911 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. 2007 Porsche 911 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.

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