1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1965 AC Cobra is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 would be higher. At 6,332 cc (8 cylinders), 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 20 more horse power than 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600. (247 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 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 1465 kg more than 1965 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 1965 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 1965 AC Cobra. 1964 Mercedes-Benz 600 has automatic transmission and 1965 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1965 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 Mercedes-Benz 600 | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | AC |
| Model | 600 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6332 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 247 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 500 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 103 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2475 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5550 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1960 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3210 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 111 L | 68 L |
