1985 AC Cobra vs. 1979 Toyota Corolla
To start off, 1985 AC Cobra is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Corolla. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Corolla 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 (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 149 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (74 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Corolla. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 260 kg more than 1979 Toyota Corolla. 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, 1985 AC Cobra (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 291 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Corolla. (116 Nm @ 3600 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Corolla.
Compare all specifications:
1985 AC Cobra | 1979 Toyota Corolla | |
Make | AC | Toyota |
Model | Cobra | Corolla |
Year Released | 1985 | 1979 |
Body Type | Roadster | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1452 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 223 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 407 Nm | 116 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 820 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4060 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1620 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2410 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 70 L |