1981 Jaguar XJS vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1981 Jaguar XJS is newer by 14 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 111 more horse power than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (299 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1981 Jaguar XJS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Jaguar XJS weights approximately 560 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 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Jaguar XJS. (431 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Jaguar XJS. 1981 Jaguar XJS 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. 1981 Jaguar XJS will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1981 Jaguar XJS | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Jaguar | AC |
| Model | XJS | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1981 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5344 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 299 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 431 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 12.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 240 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1707 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4880 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1270 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
