1985 AC Cobra vs. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500
To start off, 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 AC Cobra would be higher. At 4,973 cc (8 cylinders), 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (265 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 weights approximately 440 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra.
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 (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM) has 118 more torque (in Nm) than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. (404 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 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. 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 AC Cobra | 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500 | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cobra | 500 |
Year Released | 1985 | 1990 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4973 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 320 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 522 Nm | 404 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1615 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5030 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2810 mm |