1966 AC Cobra vs. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600
To start off, 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1966 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 162 more horse power than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (248 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 weights approximately 1623 kg more than 1966 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, 1966 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 151 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600. (500 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1968 Mercedes-Benz 600 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cobra | 600 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1968 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 6330 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 248 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 500 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 103 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 95 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 2770 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 6250 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1960 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3910 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 65 L |
