1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 vs. 1965 AC Cobra
To start off, 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 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 4,737 cc (8 cylinders), 1965 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1965 AC Cobra (267 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 79 more horse power than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (188 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1965 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 weights approximately 330 kg more than 1965 AC Cobra.
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, 1965 AC Cobra (426 Nm @ 3400 RPM) has 166 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300. (260 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 1965 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300.
Compare all specifications:
| 1985 Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1965 AC Cobra | |
| Make | Mercedes-Benz | AC |
| Model | 300 | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1985 | 1965 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2962 cc | 4737 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 188 HP | 267 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 260 Nm | 426 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88.5 mm | 101.7 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 80.3 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1340 kg | 1010 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 3850 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1560 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1250 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2810 mm | 2290 mm |
