1966 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 19 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 301 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (109 HP @ 4600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 263 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 466 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (185 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
1966 AC Cobra | 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cobra | 300 |
Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2996 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 410 HP | 109 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4600 RPM |
Torque | 651 Nm | 185 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 87 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 84 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 22.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 266 km/hour | 190 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1410 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4750 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2810 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 70 L |