1971 Triumph GT6 vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1971 Triumph GT6 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 303 more horse power than 1971 Triumph GT6. (107 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1971 Triumph GT6. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 AC Cobra weights approximately 227 kg more than 1971 Triumph GT6. 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 486 more torque (in Nm) than 1971 Triumph GT6. (165 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1971 Triumph GT6.
Compare all specifications:
| 1971 Triumph GT6 | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Triumph | AC |
| Model | GT6 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1971 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1996 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 107 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 165 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 74.7 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.3:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 920 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3790 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1450 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1200 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2120 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 63 L | 68 L |
