2001 AC Cobra vs. 1954 Oldsmobile 98
To start off, 2001 AC Cobra is newer by 47 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Oldsmobile 98. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Oldsmobile 98 would be higher. At 5,320 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Oldsmobile 98 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 168 more horse power than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. (182 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1954 Oldsmobile 98. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1954 Oldsmobile 98 weights approximately 680 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, 1954 Oldsmobile 98 (407 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1954 Oldsmobile 98 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 1954 Oldsmobile 98 | |
| Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cobra | 98 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1954 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 5320 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 407 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1740 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1990 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1590 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3210 mm |
