2000 AC Cobra vs. 1968 Austin A 60
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1968 Austin A 60. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1968 Austin A 60 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) has 290 more horse power than 1968 Austin A 60. (60 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Austin A 60. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Austin A 60 weights approximately 222 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 @ 4000 RPM) has 278 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Austin A 60. (122 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Austin A 60.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1968 Austin A 60 | |
| Make | AC | Austin |
| Model | Cobra | A 60 |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1622 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 60 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 122 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 76.2 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 88.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 900 kg | 1122 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2550 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 64 L | 34 L |
