1985 AC Cobra vs. 1991 Italdesign Nazca
To start off, 1991 Italdesign Nazca is newer by 6 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 4,988 cc (12 cylinders), 1991 Italdesign Nazca is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (350 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1991 Italdesign Nazca should accelerate faster 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, 1991 Italdesign Nazca (470 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 63 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 1991 Italdesign Nazca will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1991 Italdesign Nazca | |
| Make | AC | Italdesign |
| Model | Cobra | Nazca |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1991 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Middle |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 350 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 470 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4400 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2090 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1120 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2600 mm |
