1962 AC Cobra vs. 1952 Buick 40
To start off, 1962 AC Cobra is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1952 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1952 Buick 40 would be higher. At 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 138 more horse power than 1952 Buick 40. (118 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1952 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1952 Buick 40 weights approximately 651 kg more than 1962 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, 1962 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 73 more torque (in Nm) than 1952 Buick 40. (292 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1952 Buick 40.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1952 Buick 40 | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Cobra | 40 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1952 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 4066 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 118 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 292 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 78.6 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 104.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1635 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3090 mm |
