1985 AC Cobra vs. 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 19 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star 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 3 more horse power than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. (317 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star weights approximately 125 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 148 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star. (374 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1966 Lamborghini Flying Star | |
| Make | AC | Lamborghini |
| Model | Cobra | Flying Star |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1966 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3939 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 317 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 374 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1300 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4390 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2560 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 77 L |
