1997 AC Cobra vs. 1968 Lamborghini Espada
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Lamborghini Espada. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Lamborghini Espada 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 40 more horse power than 1968 Lamborghini Espada. (325 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Lamborghini Espada. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Lamborghini Espada weights approximately 454 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 205 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Lamborghini Espada. (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Lamborghini Espada.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1968 Lamborghini Espada | |
| Make | AC | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cobra | Espada |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1968 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3929 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 325 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6500 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1480 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1200 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2660 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 93 L |
