1963 AC Cobra vs. 1962 Austin A 90
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1962 Austin A 90. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1962 Austin A 90 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 151 more horse power than 1962 Austin A 90. (120 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1962 Austin A 90. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1962 Austin A 90 weights approximately 520 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 202 more torque (in Nm) than 1962 Austin A 90. (221 Nm @ 2750 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1962 Austin A 90.
Compare all specifications:
1963 AC Cobra | 1962 Austin A 90 | |
Make | AC | Austin |
Model | Cobra | A 90 |
Year Released | 1963 | 1962 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4727 cc | 2912 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 271 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4750 RPM |
Torque | 423 Nm | 221 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2750 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 8.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1570 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4780 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1540 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2750 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 34 L |