1999 AC Cobra vs. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato
To start off, 1999 AC Cobra is newer by 14 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato would be higher. At 5,339 cc (8 cylinders), 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (432 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 1999 AC Cobra. (222 HP @ 4200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato should accelerate faster than 1999 AC Cobra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato weights approximately 565 kg more than 1999 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 Aston Martin V8 Zagato (536 Nm) has 14 more torque (in Nm) than 1999 AC Cobra. (522 Nm). This means 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1999 AC Cobra.
Compare all specifications:
| 1999 AC Cobra | 1985 Aston Martin V8 Zagato | |
| Make | AC | Aston Martin |
| Model | Cobra | V8 Zagato |
| Year Released | 1999 | 1985 |
| Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4941 cc | 5339 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Horse Power | 222 HP | 432 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 522 Nm | 536 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 101.6 mm | 100 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 76.2 mm | 85 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.2:1 |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 2 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1025 kg | 1590 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4290 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1870 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1300 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 104 L |
