1964 AC Cobra vs. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, both 1964 AC Cobra and 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 were released in the same year (1964). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1700 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 Mercedes-Benz 600 (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 74 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Cobra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Cobra. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1964 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1964 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cobra | 600 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1964 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 6332 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 247 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.7 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 72.9 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 8 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2710 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 112 L |
