1985 AC Cobra vs. 1946 Daimler DE 36
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Daimler DE 36. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Daimler DE 36 would be higher. At 5,459 cc (8 cylinders), 1946 Daimler DE 36 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 170 more horse power than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (150 HP @ 3600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1946 Daimler DE 36. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1946 Daimler DE 36 weights approximately 1518 kg more than 1985 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, 1985 AC Cobra (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 180 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Daimler DE 36. (342 Nm @ 1200 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Daimler DE 36.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1946 Daimler DE 36 | |
| Make | AC | Daimler |
| Model | Cobra | DE 36 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1946 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 5459 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 150 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 342 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1200 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2693 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5650 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1840 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3740 mm |
