2000 AC Aceca vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 2000 AC Aceca is newer by 35 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 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Aceca (346 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1965 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Aceca weights approximately 600 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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 2000 AC Aceca. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2000 AC Aceca.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Aceca | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Aceca | Cobra |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3504 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 346 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
