1966 AC Cobra vs. 2010 Tesla Roadster
To start off, 2010 Tesla Roadster is newer by 44 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. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 122 more horse power than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (288 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2010 Tesla Roadster. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Tesla Roadster weights approximately 88 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) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Tesla Roadster. (370 Nm). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Tesla Roadster.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 2010 Tesla Roadster | |
| Make | AC | Tesla |
| Model | Cobra | Roadster |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Type | V | electric |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 288 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 370 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Electric |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Single Speed |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1235 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 3947 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1852 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1128 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2352 mm |
