1998 AC Cobra vs. 1950 Austin A135
To start off, 1998 AC Cobra is newer by 48 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A135. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A135 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1998 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1998 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 241 more horse power than 1950 Austin A135. (124 HP @ 3800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1998 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A135. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Austin A135 weights approximately 994 kg more than 1998 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, 1998 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A135. (288 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1998 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A135.
Compare all specifications:
| 1998 AC Cobra | 1950 Austin A135 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Cobra | A135 |
| Year Released | 1998 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 124 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 288 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2200 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 | 2020 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1710 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 34 L |
