1963 AC Cobra vs. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320
To start off, 1963 AC Cobra is newer by 22 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 would be higher. At 4,727 cc (8 cylinders), 1963 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1963 AC Cobra (271 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 193 more horse power than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (78 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1963 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 weights approximately 804 kg more than 1963 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, 1963 AC Cobra (423 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 201 more torque (in Nm) than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320. (222 Nm @ 1700 RPM). This means 1963 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320.
Compare all specifications:
| 1963 AC Cobra | 1941 Mercedes-Benz 320 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cobra | 320 |
| Year Released | 1963 | 1941 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4727 cc | 3208 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 271 HP | 78 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 423 Nm | 222 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 1700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1050 kg | 1854 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5110 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1530 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3310 mm |
