1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato vs. 1967 AC Cobra
To start off, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is newer by 18 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 AC Cobra would be higher. At 6,997 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 1967 AC Cobra. (410 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1967 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 443 kg more than 1967 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, 1967 AC Cobra (651 Nm @ 3700 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. (536 Nm @ 5100 RPM). This means 1967 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato.
Compare all specifications:
1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | 1967 AC Cobra | |
Make | Aston Martin | AC |
Model | V8 Zagato | Cobra |
Year Released | 1985 | 1967 |
Body Type | Coupe | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5339 cc | 6997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 432 HP | 410 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 536 Nm | 651 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5100 RPM | 3700 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 100 mm | 107.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 85 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 | 11.5:1 |
Top Speed | 300 km/hour | 266 km/hour |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 1147 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4290 mm | 3970 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1870 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1300 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2620 mm | 2290 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 68 L |