1999 AC Cobra vs. 1970 Rover 3.5
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 29 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Rover 3.5. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Rover 3.5 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 73 more horse power than 1970 Rover 3.5. (149 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Rover 3.5. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Rover 3.5 weights approximately 610 kg more than 1999 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, 1999 AC Cobra (522 Nm) has 246 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Rover 3.5. (276 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Rover 3.5. 1970 Rover 3.5 has automatic transmission and 1999 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1999 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Rover 3.5 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1970 Rover 3.5 | |
| Make | AC | Rover |
| Model | Cobra | 3.5 |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3532 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 149 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 276 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1790 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1550 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2820 mm |
