1985 AC Cobra vs. 2007 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2007 Land Rover Defender is newer by 22 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 200 more horse power than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2007 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1111 kg more than 1985 AC Cobra.
Because 2007 Land Rover Defender 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, 2007 Land Rover Defender 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 222 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Land Rover Defender. (300 Nm @ 1950 RPM). This means 1985 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Land Rover Defender.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 AC Cobra | 2007 Land Rover Defender | |
| Make | AC | Land Rover |
| Model | Cobra | Defender |
| Year Released | 1985 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Roadster | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 120 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 300 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3750 RPM | 1950 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 9 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1175 kg | 2286 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 5140 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2040 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1800 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 3230 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 80 L | 75 L |
