1974 Lamborghini Urraco vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1974 Lamborghini Urraco is newer by 9 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 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 85 more horse power than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (182 HP @ 7500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 Lamborghini Urraco weights approximately 240 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 250 more torque (in Nm) than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco. (176 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1974 Lamborghini Urraco.
Compare all specifications:
| 1974 Lamborghini Urraco | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Lamborghini | AC |
| Model | Urraco | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1974 | 1965 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Middle | Front |
| Engine Size | 1994 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 182 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 176 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 77.4 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 53 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.8:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1120 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 68 L |
