1971 Fiat Dino vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1971 Fiat Dino is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 233 more horse power than 1971 Fiat Dino. (177 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1971 Fiat Dino. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1971 Fiat Dino weights approximately 253 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 431 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Fiat Dino. (220 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Fiat Dino.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Fiat Dino | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Fiat | AC |
| Model | Dino | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2418 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 177 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 92.5 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 60 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1400 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1710 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2560 mm | 2290 mm |
