1985 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Pontiac 6000
To start off, both 1985 AC Cobra and 1985 Pontiac 6000 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 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 231 more horse power than 1985 Pontiac 6000. (89 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Pontiac 6000. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Pontiac 6000 weights approximately 135 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 Pontiac 6000, 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 (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 339 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Pontiac 6000. (183 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Pontiac 6000. 1985 Pontiac 6000 has automatic transmission and 1985 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1985 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 Pontiac 6000 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1985 Pontiac 6000 | |
| Make | AC | Pontiac |
| Model | Cobra | 6000 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Station Wagon |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2474 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 3 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 89 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 183 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1310 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4920 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1380 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2670 mm |
