1985 AC Cobra vs. 1977 ZIL 117
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 8 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1977 ZIL 117. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1977 ZIL 117 would be higher. At 6,959 cc (8 cylinders), 1977 ZIL 117 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1977 ZIL 117 (296 HP @ 4400 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1977 ZIL 117 should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1977 ZIL 117 weights approximately 1870 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 1977 ZIL 117 (570 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 163 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1977 ZIL 117 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1977 ZIL 117 | |
| Make | AC | ZIL |
| Model | Cobra | 117 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1977 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 6959 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 296 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 570 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2700 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 2950 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5730 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2080 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1520 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3310 mm |
