1966 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Porsche 944
To start off, 1985 Porsche 944 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 265 more horse power than 1985 Porsche 944. (145 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1966 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Porsche 944. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Porsche 944 weights approximately 198 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 456 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Porsche 944. (195 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1966 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Porsche 944.
Compare all specifications:
| 1966 AC Cobra | 1985 Porsche 944 | |
| Make | AC | Porsche |
| Model | Cobra | 944 |
| Year Released | 1966 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 6997 cc | 2477 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 410 HP | 145 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 651 Nm | 195 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3700 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 107.7 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 96 mm | 78.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.5:1 | 9.7:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1147 kg | 1345 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3970 mm | 4300 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1250 mm | 1280 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2290 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 68 L | 80 L |
