1985 AC Cobra vs. 2004 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, 2004 Land Rover Discovery is newer by 19 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 138 more horse power than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (182 HP @ 4750 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 883 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra.
Because 2004 Land Rover Discovery is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1985 AC Cobra. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2004 Land Rover Discovery will offer significantly more control. 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 182 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Land Rover Discovery. (340 Nm @ 2600 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Land Rover Discovery.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2004 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Cobra | Discovery |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3947 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 182 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4750 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 340 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 2600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2058 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1900 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1950 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2550 mm |
