1962 AC Cobra vs. 1957 Buick 40
To start off, 1962 AC Cobra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Buick 40. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Buick 40 would be higher. At 5,967 cc (8 cylinders), 1957 Buick 40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 8 more horse power than 1957 Buick 40. (248 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1957 Buick 40. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Buick 40 weights approximately 811 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, 1957 Buick 40 (515 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 150 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1957 Buick 40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1957 Buick 40 | |
| Make | AC | Buick |
| Model | Cobra | 40 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 5967 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 515 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1795 kg |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3110 mm |
