1966 AC Cobra vs. 2006 Land Rover Discovery

To start off, 2006 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 40 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 223 more horse power than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (187 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 253 kg more than 1966 AC Cobra.

Because 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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, 2006 Land Rover Discovery 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 211 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Land Rover Discovery. (440 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Land Rover Discovery.

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