1962 AC Cobra vs. 1958 Talbot 2500
To start off, 1962 AC Cobra is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Talbot 2500. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Talbot 2500 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 137 more horse power than 1958 Talbot 2500. (119 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1958 Talbot 2500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Talbot 2500 weights approximately 16 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 169 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Talbot 2500. (196 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Talbot 2500.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1958 Talbot 2500 | |
| Make | AC | Talbot |
| Model | Cobra | 2500 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1958 |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 119 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 196 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1000 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1650 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1340 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2510 mm |
