1962 AC Cobra vs. 1962 Peugeot 404
To start off, both 1962 AC Cobra and 1962 Peugeot 404 were released in the same year (1962). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 194 more horse power than 1962 Peugeot 404. (62 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1962 Peugeot 404. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Peugeot 404 weights approximately 126 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 232 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Peugeot 404. (133 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Peugeot 404.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1962 Peugeot 404 | |
| Make | AC | Peugeot |
| Model | Cobra | 404 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1618 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 133 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 73 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 7.6:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1110 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4590 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
