1985 AC Cobra vs. 2003 Toyota Condor
To start off, 2003 Toyota Condor is newer by 18 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 (320 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 212 more horse power than 2003 Toyota Condor. (108 HP @ 4800 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2003 Toyota Condor. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2003 Toyota Condor weights approximately 330 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 330 more torque (in Nm) than 2003 Toyota Condor. (192 Nm @ 2800 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2003 Toyota Condor.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2003 Toyota Condor | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Condor |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2003 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2437 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 192 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 1505 kg |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 70 L |
