1962 AC Cobra vs. 2006 Land Rover LR3
To start off, 2006 Land Rover LR3 is newer by 44 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 4,392 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 Land Rover LR3 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 44 more horse power than 1962 AC Cobra. (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Land Rover LR3 should accelerate faster than 1962 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover LR3 weights approximately 1477 kg more than 1962 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 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, 2006 Land Rover LR3 (427 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2006 Land Rover LR3 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 2006 Land Rover LR3 | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Cobra | LR3 |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 4392 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 427 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 92.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 83 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 984 kg | 2461 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4860 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1920 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1900 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 86 L |
