1996 AC Cobra vs. 1967 Alvis TF
To start off, 1996 AC Cobra is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Alvis TF. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Alvis TF would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1996 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 215 more horse power than 1967 Alvis TF. (150 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1967 Alvis TF. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Alvis TF weights approximately 528 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 332 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Alvis TF. (247 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Alvis TF.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 1967 Alvis TF | |
| Make | AC | Alvis |
| Model | Cobra | TF |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 247 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1554 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 64 L |
