1985 AC Cobra vs. 1956 Austin Princess
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 Austin Princess. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 Austin Princess would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 202 more horse power than 1956 Austin Princess. (118 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1956 Austin Princess. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1956 Austin Princess weights approximately 1009 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 AC Cobra (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 271 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 Austin Princess. (251 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 Austin Princess.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1956 Austin Princess | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Cobra | Princess |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 251 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2184 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1780 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3360 mm |
