1999 Pontiac Rageous vs. 1965 AC Cobra

To start off, 1999 Pontiac Rageous is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1999 Pontiac Rageous is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1999 Pontiac Rageous (312 HP @ 5400 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1965 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1999 Pontiac Rageous should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Pontiac Rageous weights approximately 1080 kg more than 1965 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 Pontiac Rageous (454 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 28 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Cobra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1999 Pontiac Rageous will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Cobra.

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