1979 Chrysler Cordoba vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1979 Chrysler Cordoba is newer by 12 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 277 more horse power than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. (133 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba weights approximately 673 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 318 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. (333 Nm @ 1600 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Chrysler Cordoba. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba has automatic transmission and 1967 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1967 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 Chrysler Cordoba will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1979 Chrysler Cordoba | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Chrysler | AC |
| Model | Cordoba | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1979 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5201 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 133 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 333 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1600 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 99.3 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 84.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1820 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5480 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2930 mm | 2290 mm |
