1997 AC Cobra vs. 1985 AC Cobra
To start off, 1997 AC Cobra is newer by 12 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. Both 1997 AC Cobra and 1985 AC Cobra are equipped with a 4,942 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1997 AC Cobra (365 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 45 more horse power than 1985 AC Cobra. (320 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1997 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1985 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 AC Cobra weights approximately 149 kg more than 1997 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, 1997 AC Cobra (579 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 57 more torque (in Nm) than 1985 AC Cobra. (522 Nm @ 3750 RPM). This means 1997 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1985 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1997 AC Cobra | 1985 AC Cobra | |
| Make | AC | AC |
| Model | Cobra | Cobra |
| Year Released | 1997 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Roadster |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4942 cc | 4942 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 365 HP | 320 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5750 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 579 Nm | 522 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 3750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1026 kg | 1175 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1210 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2300 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 80 L |
