1985 AC Cobra vs. 1963 Cadillac Sixty
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Cadillac Sixty. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Cadillac Sixty would be higher. At 6,390 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 Cadillac Sixty is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 123 more horse power than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. (197 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 Cadillac Sixty. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1963 Cadillac Sixty weights approximately 950 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, 1963 Cadillac Sixty (582 Nm) has 60 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (522 Nm). This means 1963 Cadillac Sixty will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1963 Cadillac Sixty | |
| Make | AC | Cadillac |
| Model | Cobra | Sixty |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 582 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2125 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5670 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1370 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 79 L |
