1985 AC Cobra vs. 1963 Innocenti 950
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1963 Innocenti 950. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1963 Innocenti 950 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 280 more horse power than 1963 Innocenti 950. (40 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1963 Innocenti 950. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 480 kg more than 1963 Innocenti 950. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 451 more torque (in Nm) than 1963 Innocenti 950. (71 Nm @ 3300 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1963 Innocenti 950.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1963 Innocenti 950 | |
| Make | AC | Innocenti |
| Model | Cobra | 950 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1963 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 948 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 40 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 71 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 3300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 695 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1480 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1170 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2040 mm |
