1966 AC Cobra vs. 1979 ZIL 4104
To start off, 1979 ZIL 4104 is newer by 13 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 7,695 cc (8 cylinders), 1979 ZIL 4104 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1966 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 99 more horse power than 1979 ZIL 4104. (311 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1979 ZIL 4104. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 ZIL 4104 weights approximately 2188 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 43 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 ZIL 4104. (608 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 ZIL 4104. 1979 ZIL 4104 has automatic transmission and 1966 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1966 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1979 ZIL 4104 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1979 ZIL 4104 | |
| Make | AC | ZIL |
| Model | Cobra | 4104 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 7695 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 311 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 608 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 105 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 7 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 3335 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 5750 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 3340 mm |
