1985 AC Cobra vs. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 28 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 would be higher. At 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 105 more horse power than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. (215 HP @ 5800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 210 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 247 more torque (in Nm) than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300. (275 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1957 Mercedes-Benz 300 | |
| Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | Cobra | 300 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1957 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2994 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 215 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4600 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1385 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4580 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1800 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1310 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 100 L |
