1964 AC Cobra vs. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC
To start off, 1964 AC Cobra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC would be higher. At 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 153 more horse power than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (114 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC weights approximately 350 kg more than 1964 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, 1964 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 239 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC. (187 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 1964 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1958 Mercedes-Benz SC | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cobra | SC |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1958 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 2195 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 187 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 80 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 1360 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 4760 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1570 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2830 mm |
