1977 Dodge Aspen vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1977 Dodge Aspen is newer by 10 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 310 more horse power than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1977 Dodge Aspen. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 Dodge Aspen weights approximately 318 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 420 more torque (in Nm) than 1977 Dodge Aspen. (231 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1977 Dodge Aspen.
Compare all specifications:
| 1977 Dodge Aspen | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Dodge | AC |
| Model | Aspen | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1977 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3687 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 100 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 3600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 231 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.6 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 117.5 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Vehicle Weight | 1465 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1360 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2290 mm |
