2002 AC Aceca vs. 1961 AC Cobra
To start off, 2002 AC Aceca is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2002 AC Aceca (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 1961 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2002 AC Aceca should accelerate faster than 1961 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 AC Aceca weights approximately 630 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra. 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, 2002 AC Aceca (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 35 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2002 AC Aceca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 AC Aceca | 1961 AC Cobra | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Aceca | Cobra |
| Year Released | 2002 | 1961 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4265 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 256 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1610 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4640 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1350 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 68 L |
