1961 AC Cobra vs. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,329 cc (8 cylinders), 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1961 AC Cobra (256 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1961 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1790 kg more than 1961 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, 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 135 more torque (in Nm) than 1961 AC Cobra. (365 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1961 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1961 AC Cobra | 1978 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cobra | 600 |
| Year Released | 1961 | 1978 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4265 cc | 6329 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 256 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 365 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 980 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3910 mm |
