1964 AC Cobra vs. 1974 ZIL 117
To start off, 1974 ZIL 117 is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,957 cc (8 cylinders), 1974 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1974 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1964 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1974 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1964 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1974 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1940 kg more than 1964 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1974 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 144 more torque (in Nm) than 1964 AC Cobra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1974 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1964 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 AC Cobra | 1974 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | AC | ZIL |
| Model | Cobra | 117 |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1974 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4737 cc | 6957 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 267 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 426 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1010 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3850 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1560 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3310 mm |
