2000 AC Cobra vs. 1951 Jaguar MK V
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1951 Jaguar MK V. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1951 Jaguar MK V would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 246 more horse power than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (104 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1951 Jaguar MK V. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1951 Jaguar MK V weights approximately 590 kg more than 2000 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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm) has 156 more torque (in Nm) than 1951 Jaguar MK V. (244 Nm). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1951 Jaguar MK V.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1951 Jaguar MK V | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | MK V |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1951 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2663 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 104 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 244 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 106 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1650 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2900 mm |
