1966 AC Cobra vs. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 32 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 192 more horse power than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (218 HP @ 3400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 1323 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.
Because 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1966 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 210 more torque (in Nm) than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. (441 Nm @ 1400 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser has automatic transmission and 1966 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1966 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1998 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Cobra | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 1966 | 1998 |
Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 4164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 218 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 441 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 94 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 100 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 2470 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4900 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1950 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1890 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2860 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 60 L |