2005 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Morgan Aero 8
To start off, 2005 AC Cobra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Morgan Aero 8. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Morgan Aero 8 would be higher. At 4,398 cc (8 cylinders), 2004 Morgan Aero 8 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 28 more horse power than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. (322 HP @ 6100 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 Morgan Aero 8. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Morgan Aero 8 weights approximately 70 kg more than 2005 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, 2004 Morgan Aero 8 (447 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 47 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 AC Cobra. (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2004 Morgan Aero 8 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 AC Cobra | 2004 Morgan Aero 8 | |
| Make | AC | Morgan |
| Model | Cobra | Aero 8 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 4398 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 322 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6100 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 447 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1132 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4130 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2530 mm |
