1985 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Nissan 350Z
To start off, 2005 Nissan 350Z is newer by 20 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, 2005 Nissan 350Z (300 HP @ 3600 RPM) has 77 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (223 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Nissan 350Z should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Nissan 350Z weights approximately 383 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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) has 48 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Nissan 350Z. (359 Nm). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Nissan 350Z.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2005 Nissan 350Z | |
| Make | AC | Nissan |
| Model | Cobra | 350Z |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 3491 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 223 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Torque | 407 Nm | 359 Nm |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1080 kg | 1463 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4310 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1820 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1320 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2810 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 76 L |
