1985 AC Cobra vs. 1994 Volvo 960
To start off, 1994 Volvo 960 is newer by 9 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 4,942 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 AC Cobra (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 55 more horse power than 1994 Volvo 960. (168 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1994 Volvo 960. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1994 Volvo 960 weights approximately 420 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 (407 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 174 more torque (in Nm) than 1994 Volvo 960. (233 Nm @ 4550 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1994 Volvo 960.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 1994 Volvo 960 | |
| Make | AC | Volvo |
| Model | Cobra | 960 |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1994 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2473 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 168 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 233 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3200 RPM | 4550 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1500 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2780 mm |
