1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1967 AC Cobra is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 195 more horse power than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (215 HP @ 4600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire weights approximately 150 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. (408 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire has automatic transmission and 1967 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1967 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Oldsmobile | AC |
| Model | Jetfire | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1962 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3531 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 215 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 408 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.9 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 71.1 mm | 96 mm |
| Top Speed | 172 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1297 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4790 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1330 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2850 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 68 L |
