1964 AC Cobra vs. 1964 TVR Griffith 400: The Technical Breakdown Choosing between the 1964 AC Cobra and the 1964 TVR Griffith 400 comes down to two engineering philosophies. The Cobra delivers power through a reinforced aluminium-bodied chassis, while the Griffith focuses on extreme lightness and a razor-sharp driving feel. The AC Cobra 289 uses a tubular ladder frame and hand-formed aluminium panels, paired with the Ford 289 HiPo V8 delivering robust mid-range torque. Wider tracks and a more st