1985 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass
To start off, both 1985 AC Cobra and 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass were released in the same year (1985). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. 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 134 more horse power than 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (89 HP @ 4400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass weights approximately 90 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra.
Because 1985 AC Cobra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1985 AC Cobra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 227 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass. (180 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1985 Oldsmobile Cutlass | |
| Make | AC | Oldsmobile |
| Model | Cobra | Cutlass |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 180 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1170 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4550 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2640 mm |
