1999 AC Cobra vs. 1979 Plymouth Volare
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Plymouth Volare. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Plymouth Volare 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 122 more horse power than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (100 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1979 Plymouth Volare. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Plymouth Volare weights approximately 460 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Plymouth Volare. (232 Nm). This means 1999 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Plymouth Volare.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1979 Plymouth Volare | |
| Make | AC | Plymouth |
| Model | Cobra | Volare |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 3687 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 100 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 232 Nm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1485 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5120 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2870 mm |
