1996 AC Cobra vs. 2008 Toyota Condor

To start off, 2008 Toyota Condor is newer by 12 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1996 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1996 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1996 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Condor weights approximately 420 kg more than 1996 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, 1996 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 421 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Toyota Condor. (158 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1996 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Toyota Condor.

Compare all specifications:

1996 AC Cobra 2008 Toyota Condor
Make AC Toyota
Model Cobra Condor
Year Released 1996 2008
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 4942 cc 1998 cc
Valves per Cylinder 2 valves 2 valves
Horse Power 365 HP 0 HP
Torque 579 Nm 158 Nm
Torque RPM 4500 RPM 2800 RPM
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Rear Rear
Transmission Type Manual Manual
Number of Seats 2 seats 8 seats
Number of Doors 2 doors 5 doors
Vehicle Weight 1026 kg 1446 kg
Vehicle Length 4210 mm 4790 mm
Vehicle Height 1210 mm 1770 mm
Wheelbase Size 2300 mm 2660 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 90 L 70 L


 

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