1966 AC Cobra vs. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish
To start off, 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish is newer by 47 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish weights approximately 592 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 31 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish. (620 Nm @ 5500 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish 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. 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 2013 Aston Martin Vanquish | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Cobra | Vanquish |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 5935 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 0 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6750 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 620 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 79 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Premium |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1739 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2067 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1294 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 78 L |
