2001 AC Cobra vs. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII
To start off, 2001 AC Cobra is newer by 44 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Jaguar MK VIII 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 142 more horse power than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (208 HP @ 5550 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Jaguar MK VIII weights approximately 724 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 117 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII. (283 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Jaguar MK VIII.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 1957 Jaguar MK VIII | |
| Make | AC | Jaguar |
| Model | Cobra | MK VIII |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 3442 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 208 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5550 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 283 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 106 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1784 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5000 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1860 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1600 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3050 mm |
