2004 BMW 745 vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 2004 BMW 745 is newer by 37 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 88 more horse power than 2004 BMW 745. (322 HP @ 7400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 745. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 745 weights approximately 878 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 745. (447 Nm). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 745.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 BMW 745 | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | BMW | AC |
| Model | 745 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 2004 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4390 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 322 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7400 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 83 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2025 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5180 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3140 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 88 L | 68 L |
