1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 is newer by 9 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 AC Cobra (410 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 330 more horse power than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. (80 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 298 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 480 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300. (171 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1967 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | AC |
| Model | 300 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1967 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3005 cc | 6997 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 5 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 80 HP | 410 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 171 Nm | 651 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2400 RPM | 3700 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 91 mm | 107.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.4 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 21.0:1 | 11.5:1 |
| Top Speed | 148 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1445 kg | 1147 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4730 mm | 3970 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1440 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2800 mm | 2290 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 68 L |
