1997 AC Cobra vs. 1952 Austin A 70
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 45 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Austin A 70. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Austin A 70 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1997 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 299 more horse power than 1952 Austin A 70. (66 HP @ 3700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1952 Austin A 70. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Austin A 70 weights approximately 254 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 422 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Austin A 70. (157 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Austin A 70.
Compare all specifications:
1997 AC Cobra | 1952 Austin A 70 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Cobra | A 70 |
Year Released | 1997 | 1952 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2200 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 365 HP | 66 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Torque | 579 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1280 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4260 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1770 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1670 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 56 L |