1970 Chrysler Newport vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1970 Chrysler Newport is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,898 cc (8 cylinders), 1970 Chrysler Newport is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1970 Chrysler Newport. (173 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Chrysler Newport. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Chrysler Newport weights approximately 905 kg more than 1965 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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 38 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Chrysler Newport. (388 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Chrysler Newport.
Compare all specifications:
| 1970 Chrysler Newport | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Chrysler | AC |
| Model | Newport | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1970 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5898 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 173 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 388 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 90.9 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1915 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5720 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2020 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
