1962 AC Cobra vs. 1968 Plymouth VIP
To start off, 1968 Plymouth VIP is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,208 cc (8 cylinders), 1968 Plymouth VIP is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 26 more horse power than 1968 Plymouth VIP. (230 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Plymouth VIP. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Plymouth VIP weights approximately 663 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, 1968 Plymouth VIP (461 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 96 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1968 Plymouth VIP will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Cobra. 1968 Plymouth VIP 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. 1968 Plymouth VIP will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1968 Plymouth VIP | |
| Make | AC | Plymouth |
| Model | Cobra | VIP |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 5208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 230 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 461 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 99.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 84.1 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1647 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 90 L |
