1966 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2005 Land Rover Defender is newer by 39 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. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 911 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.
Because 2005 Land Rover Defender 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, 2005 Land Rover Defender 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 351 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 2005 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Cobra | Defender |
| Year Released | 1966 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2498 cc |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 0 HP |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 84.5 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 89 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 19.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 2058 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 75 L |
