Car comparison

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8vsBentley Continental R 6.7 V8

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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AC Cobra (MK IV)

5.0 V8

370 hp4942 ccGasolineRWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2000-2001
VS

Bentley Continental R

6.7 V8

406 hp6750 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticTurbochargedCoupe1994-2007

Comparison overview

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Best choices

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    265 km/h
    165 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    900 kg
    1,984 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    411 hp/t
    307 kW/t
    2.4 kg/hp
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.1 L/100 km
    16.7 mpg US
    20.0 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    65/100
  • Best performance score
    77/100

Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8

  • Most powerful
    406 hp
    303 kW
  • Highest torque
    835 Nm
    616 lb-ft
  • Largest trunk
    347 L
  • Best economy score
    57/100
  • Best practicality score
    51/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Power
370hp276kW
406hp303kW
Torque
579Nm427lb-ft
835Nm616lb-ft
Curb weight
900kg1,984lb
2,450kg5,401lb
Gross weight
1,340kg2,954lb
2,850kg6,283lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
245 km/h
152 mph
To 99% top speed
52.2s99% target: 262 km/h / 163 mph
Calculated
91.7s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.3s
6.3s
0-200 km/h
15.8s
Calculated
26.7s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.1s
Calculated
6.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
18.7L/100 km12.6mpg US15.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.1L/100 km16.7mpg US20.0mpg UK
28.1L/100 km8.4mpg US10.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
13.2L/100 km17.8mpg US21.4mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.2s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
411hp/t307kW/t186hp/1000 lb
Calculated
166hp/t124kW/t75hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
643Nm/t430lb-ft/ton
Calculated
341Nm/t228lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
578km359mi
Calculated
Displacement
4,942cc302cu in
6,750cc412cu in
Length
4,200mm165in
5,350mm211in
Width
1,746mm69in
1,872mm74in
Height
1,200mm47in
1,462mm58in
Wheelbase
2,285mm90in
3,061mm121in
Front track
1,420mm56in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,485mm58in
1,549mm61in
Trunk volume-
347L
Max trunk volume
270L
-
Doors
2
2
Seats
2
4
Fuel tank
75L
108L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8PowerTorque
  • AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8: Power / Torque
  • Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V85,750 rpm4,500 rpm6,000 rpm
BentleyContinental R6.7 V84,000 rpm2,150 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.1 s
6.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.3 s
6.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
15.8 s
26.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
245 km/h
152 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.3 s
330 ft
101 m
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.8 s
9.4 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.2 s
12.1 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.2 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
183 km/h
114 mph
157 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
370 hp
276 kW
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
406 hp
303 kW

Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8 has 36 hp more than AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8.

The biggest power difference is between AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8 and Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8: 36 hp (27 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
579 Nm
427 lb-ft
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
835 Nm
616 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
900 kg
1,984 lb
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
2,450 kg
5,401 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
245 km/h
152 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V85.3 s
BentleyContinental R6.7 V86.3 s

Although Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8 has more power, AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8 is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8 and Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8: 1.0 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
411 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
370 hp
276 kW
5.3 s
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
406 hp
303 kW
6.3 s
245 km/h
152 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
ACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
0-100 km/h5.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Power
406 hp
303 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
245 km/h
152 mph
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleACCobra (MK IV)5.0 V8BentleyContinental R6.7 V8
Power
370 hp
276 kW
406 hp
303 kW
Torque
579 Nm
427 lb-ft
835 Nm
616 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.3 s
6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
265 km/h165 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
245 km/h
152 mph
Lightness
900 kg
1,984 lb
2,450 kg
5,401 lb
Fuel consumption
-
18.7 L/100 km
12.6 mpg US
15.1 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
2 doors
2 seats
Trunk
270 L
9.5 cu ft
Length
4,200 mm
165.4 in
Height
1,200 mm
47.2 in
Doors/seats
2 doors
4 seats
Trunk
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Length
5,350 mm
210.6 in
Height
1,462 mm
57.6 in
Range score
-
578 km
359 mi
Trunk score
270 L
9.5 cu ft
347 L
12.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
411 hp/t
307 kW/t
2.4 kg/hp
166 hp/t
124 kW/t
6.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBentley Continental R 6.7 V8
Consumption18.7 L/100 km12.6 mpg US15.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km32.73 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi52.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used2,805 L741 US gal617 UK gal
Annual fuel cost4,909 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

AC Cobra (MK IV) 5.0 V8

  • Is 1,550 kg lighter
  • Is 1.0 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 20 km/h (12 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 245 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Bentley Continental R 6.7 V8

  • Has 36 hp more
  • Has 256 Nm more
  • Has 77 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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