1962 AC Cobra vs. 1976 Toyota Crown
To start off, 1976 Toyota Crown is newer by 14 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 @ 5800 RPM) has 154 more horse power than 1976 Toyota Crown. (102 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1976 Toyota Crown. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Toyota Crown weights approximately 366 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 208 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Toyota Crown. (157 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Toyota Crown.
Compare all specifications:
1962 AC Cobra | 1976 Toyota Crown | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Cobra | Crown |
Year Released | 1962 | 1976 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 256 HP | 102 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 365 Nm | 157 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 75 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1350 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4700 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1700 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |