2003 AC Cobra vs. 1969 Moretti Coupe
To start off, 2003 AC Cobra is newer by 34 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Moretti Coupe. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Moretti Coupe would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 324 more horse power than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (26 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1969 Moretti Coupe. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 AC Cobra weights approximately 542 kg more than 1969 Moretti Coupe. 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, 2003 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 359 more torque (in Nm) than 1969 Moretti Coupe. (41 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2003 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1969 Moretti Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 AC Cobra | 1969 Moretti Coupe | |
| Make | AC | Moretti |
| Model | Cobra | Coupe |
| Year Released | 2003 | 1969 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 499 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 2 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 41 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 81 mm | 63.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 520 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3350 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1370 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1260 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 1850 mm |
