2000 AC Cobra vs. 1967 Morris Minor
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 33 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Morris Minor. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Morris Minor 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 303 more horse power than 1967 Morris Minor. (47 HP @ 5100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1967 Morris Minor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2000 AC Cobra weights approximately 100 kg more than 1967 Morris Minor. 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 319 more torque (in Nm) than 1967 Morris Minor. (81 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1967 Morris Minor.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1967 Morris Minor | |
| Make | AC | Morris |
| Model | Cobra | Minor |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1098 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 47 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 81 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 800 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 3770 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 45 L |
