1985 De Tomaso Deauville vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is newer by 20 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1965 AC Cobra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1965 AC Cobra would be higher. At 5,763 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 De Tomaso Deauville is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville (296 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 1965 AC Cobra. (267 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1985 De Tomaso Deauville should accelerate faster than 1965 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville weights approximately 930 kg more than 1965 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 De Tomaso Deauville (450 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 24 more torque (in Nm) than 1965 AC Cobra. (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1965 AC Cobra. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville has automatic transmission and 1965 AC Cobra has manual transmission. 1965 AC Cobra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1985 De Tomaso Deauville will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1985 De Tomaso Deauville | 1965 AC Cobra | |
Make | De Tomaso | AC |
Model | Deauville | Cobra |
Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
Body Type | Sedan | Roadster |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5763 cc | 4737 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Horse Power | 296 HP | 267 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 450 Nm | 426 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 101.7 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 88.9 mm | 72.9 mm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1940 kg | 1010 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4890 mm | 3850 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1890 mm | 1560 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1250 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2290 mm |