2005 AC Cobra vs. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C
To start off, both 2005 AC Cobra and 2005 Mercedes-Benz C were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,506 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 AC Cobra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 AC Cobra (350 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 209 more horse power than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (141 HP @ 5300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 AC Cobra should accelerate faster than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Mercedes-Benz C weights approximately 383 kg more than 2005 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, 2005 AC Cobra (400 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C. (240 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2005 AC Cobra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Mercedes-Benz C.
Compare all specifications:
2005 AC Cobra | 2005 Mercedes-Benz C | |
Make | AC | Mercedes-Benz |
Model | Cobra | C |
Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
Body Type | Roadster | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3506 cc | 1796 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 350 HP | 141 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5300 RPM |
Torque | 400 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.0:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 2 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1062 kg | 1445 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4210 mm | 4350 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1210 mm | 1410 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2300 mm | 2720 mm |