1962 AC Cobra vs. 2009 Dodge Dakota
To start off, 2009 Dodge Dakota is newer by 47 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 49 more horse power than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (207 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1962 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
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 129 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Dodge Dakota. (236 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1962 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Dodge Dakota.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 AC Cobra | 2009 Dodge Dakota | |
| Make | AC | Dodge |
| Model | Cobra | Dakota |
| Year Released | 1962 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 3701 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 207 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 236 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 96.5 mm | 87.9 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 100 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 Length | 3850 mm | 5560 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1750 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3340 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 83 L |
