1964 AC Cobra vs. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (155 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 890 kg more than 1964 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 132 more torque (in Nm) than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser. (294 Nm @ 2200 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1981 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1981 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 3955 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 155 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 294 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2200 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 94 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 8.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1900 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1810 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1820 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2740 mm |
