1968 Abarth 1300 vs. 2003 AC Cobra
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Abarth 1300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Abarth 1300 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 226 more horse power than 1968 Abarth 1300. (124 HP @ 7200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Cobra weights approximately 432 kg more than 1968 Abarth 1300. 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, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 269 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Abarth 1300. (131 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Abarth 1300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1968 Abarth 1300 | 2003 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Abarth | AC |
| Model | 1300 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1968 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Rear | Front |
| Engine Size | 1280 cc | 3506 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7200 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 131 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71 mm | 81 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 1062 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3560 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1490 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1140 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2100 mm | 2300 mm |
