1999 AC Cobra vs. 1964 AC Cobra
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 35 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 98 more horse power than 1964 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 AC Cobra weights approximately 15 kg more than 1964 AC Cobra. 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 (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 153 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Cobra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1964 AC Cobra | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Cobra | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1964 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| 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 | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
