1962 AC Cobra vs. 1955 AC 2-Litre
To start off, 1962 AC Cobra is newer by 7 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1955 AC 2-Litre. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1955 AC 2-Litre 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 180 more horse power than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (76 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1955 AC 2-Litre. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1955 AC 2-Litre weights approximately 336 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 229 more torque (in Nm) than 1955 AC 2-Litre. (136 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1955 AC 2-Litre.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1955 AC 2-Litre | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Cobra | 2-Litre |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1955 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 76 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 136 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 65 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 6.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1320 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1560 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2980 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 52 L |
