1999 AC Cobra vs. 1956 AC Aceca
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 43 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1956 AC Aceca. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1956 AC Aceca 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 99 more horse power than 1956 AC Aceca. (123 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1956 AC Aceca. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Cobra weights approximately 131 kg more than 1956 AC Aceca. 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 354 more torque (in Nm) than 1956 AC Aceca. (168 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1956 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1956 AC Aceca | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Cobra | Aceca |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1956 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 123 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 168 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 66 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 96 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 894 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 59 L |
