1962 AC Cobra vs. 1980 Volvo 260
To start off, 1980 Volvo 260 is newer by 18 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 175 more horse power than 1980 Volvo 260. (81 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1980 Volvo 260. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1980 Volvo 260 weights approximately 466 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 225 more torque (in Nm) than 1980 Volvo 260. (140 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1980 Volvo 260.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 1980 Volvo 260 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | Cobra | 260 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1980 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2383 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 81 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 140 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 23.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1450 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4890 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1720 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2660 mm |
