1996 AC Cobra vs. 1968 Simca 1000
To start off, 1996 AC Cobra is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Simca 1000. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Simca 1000 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 327 more horse power than 1968 Simca 1000. (38 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1996 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Simca 1000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1996 AC Cobra weights approximately 276 kg more than 1968 Simca 1000. 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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 520 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Simca 1000. (59 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Simca 1000.
Compare all specifications:
| 1996 AC Cobra | 1968 Simca 1000 | |
| Make | AC | Simca |
| Model | Cobra | 1000 |
| Year Released | 1996 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 844 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 38 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 59 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 750 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1500 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 60 L |
