1962 AC Cobra vs. 2004 BMW 120
To start off, 2004 BMW 120 is newer by 42 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 136 more horse power than 2004 BMW 120. (120 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 BMW 120. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 BMW 120 weights approximately 401 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 80 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 BMW 120. (285 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 BMW 120.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 2004 BMW 120 | |
| Make | AC | BMW |
| Model | Cobra | 120 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 1971 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 285 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 84 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 17.2:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 233 km/hour | 220 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4230 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1760 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2670 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 50 L |
