1961 AC Cobra vs. 2007 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 46 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1961 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 69 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1728 kg more than 1961 AC Cobra.
Because 2007 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1961 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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, 2007 Land Rover Discovery (441 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2007 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
1961 AC Cobra | 2007 Land Rover Discovery | |
Make | AC | Land Rover |
Model | Cobra | Discovery |
Year Released | 1961 | 2007 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2720 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 187 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4840 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1920 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2890 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 82 L |