2001 AC Cobra vs. 1950 Bristol 401
To start off, 2001 AC Cobra is newer by 51 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1950 Bristol 401. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1950 Bristol 401 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 278 more horse power than 1950 Bristol 401. (72 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1950 Bristol 401. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1950 Bristol 401 weights approximately 165 kg more than 2001 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, 2001 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 255 more torque (in Nm) than 1950 Bristol 401. (145 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1950 Bristol 401.
Compare all specifications:
2001 AC Cobra | 1950 Bristol 401 | |
Make | AC | Bristol |
Model | Cobra | 401 |
Year Released | 2001 | 1950 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1971 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 72 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 145 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 66 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 96 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1225 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4870 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2900 mm |