1962 AC Cobra vs. 1962 Lincoln Continental
To start off, both 1962 AC Cobra and 1962 Lincoln Continental were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 7,043 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 Lincoln Continental is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 Lincoln Continental (300 HP @ 4100 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1962 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1962 Lincoln Continental should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Lincoln Continental weights approximately 1344 kg more than 1962 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Lincoln Continental (630 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 265 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1962 Lincoln Continental will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Cobra. 1962 Lincoln Continental has automatic transmission and 1962 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1962 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Lincoln Continental will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Cobra | 1962 Lincoln Continental | |
Make | AC | Lincoln |
Model | Cobra | Continental |
Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 7043 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 300 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4100 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 630 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 109.2 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2328 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2000 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1370 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3130 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |