2001 AC Cobra vs. 1960 Land Rover 88
To start off, 2001 AC Cobra is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1960 Land Rover 88. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1960 Land Rover 88 would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2001 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 AC Cobra (350 HP) has 283 more horse power than 1960 Land Rover 88. (67 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2001 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1960 Land Rover 88. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1960 Land Rover 88 weights approximately 400 kg more than 2001 AC Cobra.
Because 1960 Land Rover 88 is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1960 Land Rover 88 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, 2001 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 243 more torque (in Nm) than 1960 Land Rover 88. (157 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2001 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1960 Land Rover 88.
Compare all specifications:
| 2001 AC Cobra | 1960 Land Rover 88 | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Cobra | 88 |
| Year Released | 2001 | 1960 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 2286 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 67 HP |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 157 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 3630 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1640 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1980 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2240 mm |
