1962 AC Cobra vs. 1962 Volvo 220
To start off, both 1962 AC Cobra and 1962 Volvo 220 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 182 more horse power than 1962 Volvo 220. (74 HP @ 4500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1962 Volvo 220. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Volvo 220 weights approximately 31 kg more than 1962 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 1962 AC Cobra (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 221 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Volvo 220. (144 Nm @ 2300 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Volvo 220.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1962 Volvo 220 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | Cobra | 220 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1962 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1778 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 74 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 144 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2300 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1015 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4460 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1620 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2610 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 45 L |
