2000 AC Cobra vs. 1966 Fiat OT
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Fiat OT. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Fiat OT 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 275 more horse power than 1966 Fiat OT. (75 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1966 Fiat OT. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 145 kg more than 1966 Fiat OT. 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, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm) has 266 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Fiat OT. (134 Nm). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Fiat OT.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1966 Fiat OT | |
| Make | AC | Fiat |
| Model | Cobra | OT |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1966 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Rear |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1280 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 75 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 134 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 75.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 71.5 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 249 km/hour | 170 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 755 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3610 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1510 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 37 L |
