1962 AC Cobra vs. 1970 Land Rover Serie II
To start off, 1970 Land Rover Serie II is newer by 8 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 4,265 cc (8 cylinders), 1962 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1962 AC Cobra (256 HP) has 189 more horse power than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1970 Land Rover Serie II weights approximately 516 kg more than 1962 AC Cobra.
Because 1970 Land Rover Serie II is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1962 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1970 Land Rover Serie II will offer significantly more control. 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Land Rover Serie II. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Land Rover Serie II.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1970 Land Rover Serie II | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Cobra | Serie II |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1970 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2284 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4450 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1690 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 2070 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2780 mm |
