2000 AC Cobra vs. 1979 Toyota Mark II
To start off, 2000 AC Cobra is newer by 21 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Toyota Mark II. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Toyota Mark II would be higher. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2000 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2000 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 244 more horse power than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (106 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2000 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 1979 Toyota Mark II. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1979 Toyota Mark II weights approximately 140 kg more than 2000 AC Cobra.
Let's talk about torque, 2000 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 230 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Toyota Mark II. (170 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2000 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Toyota Mark II.
Compare all specifications:
| 2000 AC Cobra | 1979 Toyota Mark II | |
| Make | AC | Toyota |
| Model | Cobra | Mark II |
| Year Released | 2000 | 1979 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1988 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 350 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Vehicle Weight | 1060 kg | 1200 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1680 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2590 mm |
