1962 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 41 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 148 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 521 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 173 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Condor |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 8.8:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1505 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |
