1985 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Plymouth Horizon
To start off, both 1985 AC Cobra and 1985 Plymouth Horizon 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 161 more horse power than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. (62 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 100 kg more than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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 Plymouth Horizon, 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 290 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Plymouth Horizon. (117 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Plymouth Horizon.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1985 Plymouth Horizon | |
| Make | AC | Plymouth |
| Model | Cobra | Horizon |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 1591 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 117 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 980 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1360 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2530 mm |
