2011 Infiniti M vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 2011 Infiniti M is newer by 44 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 80 more horse power than 2011 Infiniti M. (330 HP @ 7000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2011 Infiniti M. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Infiniti M weights approximately 603 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 @ 3700 RPM) has 285 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Infiniti M. (366 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Infiniti M. 2011 Infiniti M has automatic transmission and 1967 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1967 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Infiniti M will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Infiniti M | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Infiniti | AC |
| Model | M | Cobra |
| Year Released | 2011 | 1967 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3700 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 330 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 366 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1750 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4945 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1844 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1501 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2901 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 68 L |
