1999 AC Cobra vs. 1950 Austin A 40
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Austin A 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Austin A 40 would be higher. At 4,941 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 1950 Austin A 40. (49 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1950 Austin A 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Cobra weights approximately 59 kg more than 1950 Austin A 40. 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, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 438 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Austin A 40. (84 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Austin A 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1950 Austin A 40 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Cobra | A 40 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1950 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1200 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 49 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 84 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 65.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 7.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 966 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4060 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2360 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 34 L |
